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Multiskilled Port Operative

Stafforce Recruitment
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE332SD, England

Salary

£36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking Port Operatives to join our expanding Operations Team, focusing on vessel loading and unloading operations.
  • The role requires flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends, ensuring safe and efficient cargo handling and excellent customer service.
  • Candidates with or without prior sector experience are welcome, as specific training will be provided.
  • The position guarantees 34.5 hours of work per week, offering a competitive salary with overtime and shift premiums available.
  • Candidates should be health and safety conscious, with previous experience in similar roles being highly desirable but not essential.

We are seeking Port Operatives to join our expanding Operations Team. You will be working with a port client based within vessel loading and unloading operations in a fast-paced environment managing a variety of cargos.

The focus of the role is to ensure that all operations involving our customer's cargo are carried out safely and efficiently whilst delivering great customer service. This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking for a varied role - one day you could be loading the lorries, another you will be working on the vessel. If you enjoy being part of a highly skilled team.

This role is open to people with or without prior sector experience and offers specific ports training. This is an opportunity to turn a job into a rewarding career.

If you would like a career in Ports, please apply now and we will be in touch.

The Job Role

Working as a Port Operative ensuring the safe discharge of vessels and quayside duties

A rostered of days, nights and weekends - Successful candidates must be able to complete all shifts with flexibility to vessel traffic requirements.

Working on the quayside providing labouring duties and slinger banksman

Working as a Stevedore

Operating machinery such as Forklifts, Shovels, Excavators, Cranes and Hoppers

All Port operative duties as required.

Why work for Stafforce?

Excellent training to enable you to be your best!

Guaranteed 34.5 hours per week.

33 Days Holiday

Weekly Pay

Overtime and shift premiums where applicable.

Great discounts through our online portal inclusive of well-known brands.

24/7 Medical through our online portal.

The Successful Candidate

Previous experience working as a Port Operative / Stevedore / Heavy Plant Operative is highly desirable but not essential as training provided.

Extremely H&S conscientious at all times.

IOSH qualifications are an advantageous but not essential as training provided.

Previous experience as a slinger banksman, hold or quayside is highly desirable but not essential as training provided.

Forklift truck or heavy plant and machinery is advantageous.

Flexible approach to work.

Confident working outdoors in an industrial environment.

Team player

Cost Code: S96

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