Port Operative

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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.

Previous experience of working in a port environment is not necessary and we welcome applications from people from all career backgrounds. Experience of operating all heavy plant and/or forklift trucks is desirable, although not essential. ABP has a training academy to help you develop new skills and progress your career.

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:

• Operational Plant: 1 year (required)
• Port: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 07/06/2021