Port Operator - Swansea, United Kingdom - Associated British Ports
Description
Date:13 May 2024
Location:
Swansea, South Wales, GB
Company:
ABP
We're the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It's a story we're proud of but it doesn't end there. We're transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
ABP?
- Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
- Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
- You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
- Receive competitive salary and benefits package.
- Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
- Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership
We are looking to hire a Port Operative to join our Wales and South Sea Ports to undertake tasks and operate plant to achieve the safe loading and discharge of various cargoes from vessels.
Accountabilities
- Operate heavy plant and machinery to achieve the safe and efficient handling of cargo. Plant to include loading shovel, tugmaster, forklift truck, bagging plants and materials handler.
- To undergo training to operate new and additional plant and equipment as required to meet customer and operational requirements. This will include the operation of quayside and mobile harbor cranes.
- To engage in the safe movement of cargo in storage areas, warehouses and on vessels.
- 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. - Aid in the operation of the weighbridge and record and compile other administrative information associated with cargo movement and cargo handling accessories as required.
- Work with IT systems and internal and external software packages.
- To undertake cleaning tasks and general maintenance duties associated with the efficient operation of the port.
- Undertake duties to aid compliance with licenses for cargo handling.
- To perform all other tasks as required.
Skills, experiences, qualifications, and competencies
Essential
- Full UK Driving License
- Experience in working in a safety critical environment.
- Heavy Industry experience
- Be flexible with working hours and location.
- Plant machinery experience
Working hours
42 hours a week, 7-day shift pattern, may include night and weekends depending on the businesses needs.
We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays - plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers.
Additional Information:
When joining
ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging.
We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note thatABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.
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