Port Operative - Teignmouth, United Kingdom - Associated British Ports

Associated British Ports
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Teignmouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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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, tugmaster, 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
  • Onsite 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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