Port Operative
4 months ago
Here at Associated British Ports we are currently recruiting for a Port Operative to join the Operations team at our Teignmouth port. We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible individual with a “can do” attitude, to join our team, working outdoors, in a dynamic and interesting environment.
As a Port Operative, you will primarily be involved with the discharge and loading of vessels (ships, lorries and/or trains) using a variety of plant and equipment, in a proactive and safe way.
We offer an attractive salary and a great range of benefits including an excellent pension, annual bonus, private healthcare and ongoing training and development.
**What you’ll be doing**
- Operating heavy plant and machinery - such as Front Loading Shovel, Forklift Truck, Skidsteer, Mobile Lifting Platform, Mobile Material Handling Cranes, Tugmaster and bagging equipment - to achieve the safe and efficient handling of cargo in storage areas, warehouses and on vessels
- Physically prepare and move cargo and assist in the preparation of stores.
- Comply with and assist in the development of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work and ensure that all duties are undertaken in accordance with ABP’s safety policies and procedures.
- Work with IT systems and internal and external software packages.
- General housekeeping and maintenance duties to ensure efficient port operations.
- Undertake duties to aid compliance with licences for cargo handling.
- Travel and provide operational support at our Port of Plymouth to undertake activates such as mooring/unmooring operations and to supervise traffic on and off the ferries.
**What you’ll need...**
- Aspiration to learn new skills and have a flexible outlook.
- Be physically fit and be able to carry out manual tasks.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Flexibility to work weekends and beyond the shift if the discharging/loading is close to finish.
- Full UK driving licence.
**Ideally, you’ll also have**
- Ability to operate heavy plant and machinery including but not limited to loading shovel, tug-master, forklift trucks.
- Previous experience of working in a port or other similar marine / operational environment.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £24,800.00-£27,900.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
COVID-19 considerations:
Interviews via Microsoft Teams and 2nd stage will require masks on site with hand sanitizer available.
**Experience**:
- Port: 1 year (preferred)
- Operational Plant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 07/06/2021
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