Port Operations Specialist

1 day ago


Tilbury, Thurrock, United Kingdom Forth Ports Limited Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Port Operations Specialist to join our team at Forth Ports Limited. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of containers within our terminal.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in ports and with plant machinery, although full training will be provided. You will be expected to work as part of a team, maintaining high standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  1. Drive straddle carriers to move containers within the terminal
  2. Manual handling, lashing & mooring
  3. Deliver customers' cargo to and from vessels in the condition it was delivered
  4. Cargo handling, housekeeping duties and basic maintenance
  5. Ability to understand and follow computer-delivered information
  6. Maintain shift, start and finish time integrity
  7. Ensure care is taken of company property and equipment

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience working in ports and with plant machinery (although not essential)
  • Able to work as part of a team and maintain high standards of safety
  • Flexible approach to shift patterns

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary: £39,000 + shift allowance and benefits
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Defined pension scheme and life assurance
  • Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their family
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site free parking
  • Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays
  • GymFlex health club memberships

Forth Ports Limited values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.



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