Container Terminal Operative
Location: Port of Tilbury
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Salary:
£40,112 + shift allowance and benefits
Shifts:
5 over 7 days - please note due to the nature of the work involved, we require flexibility from all operatives to work shifts which may include early, late, night-shifts and / or weekends.
Join us at Forth Ports, an esteemed Port Authority that has risen to become the UK's third-largest Port Operator Group. We're not just a port operator; we're a dynamic, multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a vast array of port-related services to facilitate connections between the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042 underscores our commitment to sustainability. Moreover, our substantial investments in infrastructure, port services, and towage highlight our dedication to supporting the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind.This is a pivotal moment to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.
We have a number of new opportunities to join our LCT team at the Port of Tilbury as a Container Terminal Operative.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Drive straddle carriers to move containers within the confines of the Terminal / Port, as necessary, to service the landside and shipside operations
Manual handling, lashing & mooring
Deliver customers cargo to and from vessels in the condition which it was delivered to the terminal
Cargo handling, housekeeping duties and basic maintenance
Ability to understand and follow computer delivered information
Upholding the highest standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures
Deliver to customers satisfactions
Maintain shift, start and finish time integrity
Ensure that care is taken of company property and equipment
Carry out other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager
What are we looking for?
Experience of working in ports and with plant machinery is preferred, but not necessary as full training will be given
Candidates who are happy to work as part of a team and eager to make a positive impact to the overall port operations
Full UK driving licence
Full UK working rights
Flexible approach to shift patterns
What can we offer you?
Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and supportive working culture is something we are very proud of. In addition we offer:
Shift allowance
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
Generous annual leave entitlement
Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance
Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their family
Cycle to work scheme
Attractive Family Friendly Policies
On site free parking
Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays
GymFlex health club memberships
We value our people and our reputation, and know that having a diverse and robust workforce enables us to look for answers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we will consider all applications for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender.
Interested?
Short-listed candidates will be invited to an Assessment event at the Port of Tilbury on 13th March & 20th March 2025 where you can find out more about us and the exciting opportunities that our company can provide.