Container Terminal Operative

Key Responsibilities

• Drive straddle carriers to move containers within the confines of the Terminal / Port, as necessary, to service the landside and shipside operations

• Manual handling, lashing & mooring

• Deliver customers cargo to and from vessels in the condition which it was delivered to the terminal

• Cargo handling, housekeeping duties and basic maintenance

• Ability to understand and follow computer delivered information

• Upholding the highest standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures

• Deliver to customers satisfactions

• Maintain shift, start and finish time integrity

• Ensure that care is taken of company property and equipment

• Carry out other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager

What we're looking for

• Experience of working in ports and with plant machinery is preferred, but not necessary as full training will be given

• Candidates who are happy to work as part of a team and eager to make a positive impact to the overall port operations

• Full UK driving licence

• Full UK working rights

• Flexible approach to shift patterns

What Forth Ports can offer you

Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and supportive working culture is something we are very proud of. In addition we offer:

• A competitive salary

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary

• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives to support your physical and mental wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support for you and your family

• On-site Occupational Health Team with access to professional support and referrals to services such as counselling, physiotherapy and free flu jabs

• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees

• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms

• Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting

• On-site free parking available for all employees

• Attractive family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover

• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays 

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and recognise the value serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to our organisation.

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an Assessment event at the Port of Tilbury where you can find out more about us and the exciting opportunities that our company can provide.