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**The role**

Port Operative role will be primarily working as part of the stevedoring team.

Due to the nature of port work, the role is for those aged 18+.

**Primary role**
- General Stevedoring such as working in ships hold or on the quay to discharge or load ships
- Tug and shunter driving
- Operate forklift trucks including various attachments; paper clamps, bale clamps, poles/booms
- Operate overhead gantry cranes within the steel terminals
- Move cargo around the Port and within warehouses
- Operate the scanner phones and the relevant software
- Always work in a safe and efficient manner
- Clean & tidy up around the site
- Perform pre-use checks before using any plant and equipment and report any defects using the defect reporting system
- Display a duty of care towards plant, equipment and others at all times

**Accountabilities**
- Participate in any training deemed necessary in order to improve individual skills
- Subject to suitable training for operating plant & equipment (including pre-use checks)
- Effectively promote a health, safety, and environment culture
- Carry out work according to the risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Cleaning of equipment and site as required and assisting in various other port duties
- Active approach in identifying improvements and opportunities

**Requirements**:

- Must be 18+ to work on a Port
- Proactive attitude to Health & Safety
- Good ability to navigate IT equipment e.g. smartphone & computer
- Physically fit and able in order to access ships & plant/equipment
- Completion of an IOSH working safely

**Desirable (not essential)**
- Full UK driving licence (car) licence
- Plant and equipment licenses and experience
- Experience of working in a port or a logistics / warehouse environment

**Working hours**
- Minimum of 40 hours per week
- Standard working hours 0700-1600 (generally a 1hr lunch break)
- Please note these hours may vary depending on requirements

**Benefits**
- £12.21 to £13.12 (Tier 1 / 2 / 3) per hour depending on skills and experience
- Annual pay review and potential for progression through our skills & competencies tier system
- Overtime at an enhanced rate after 40 hours or at weekends/bank holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus

**Additional information**

Please note that random screening is undertaken for substance abuse and a zero-tolerance policy is operated. A pre-employment medical may be required after acceptance of job offer due to the physical nature of the role.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified persons regardless of background which helps to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Pay: £12.21-£13.12 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Boston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Logistics or similar: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (car) (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person