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Port Operative

Immingham
Posted 29 days ago
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About Us

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.

Why Work for Us?

  • Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
  • Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
  • Thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
  • Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
  • Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership.

Job Description

We are looking for a port operative to join us at Immingham. In this role, you will utilise your plant machinery experience to assist with the efficient loading and discharge of cargo from vessels.

This position operates on a 5 on, 3 off schedules, alternating between 2 days and 3 flexible shifts (which could be either days or nights, depending on business needs).

Accountabilities

  • Participate in any training deemed necessary to improve individual skills and knowledge and efficiency of the company.
  • Subject to suitable training, operate Plant and Equipment (including Pre-Start checks), during vessel loading/discharging and cargo storage operations.
  • Carry out the job role in accordance with Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and actively participate in Toolbox Talks.
  • Understand and ensure targets are met ensuring that targets and operations remain continuous around safe and timely handover of shifts.
  • Cleaning of equipment and site as required and assisting in various other port duties.

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Qualifications and Experience

  • Full UK driving (car) licence and must have own transport.
  • Ability to navigate IT equipment e.g. smartphone, handheld terminals etc.

Plant Experience

  • Forklift – up to 25T
  • Operating Skid Steers / Bobcat
  • Operating Mobile Hopper
  • Banksman duties

The ideal candidate must be highly flexible, as the role involves moving around the Humber and within the terminals, with duties ranging from banksman responsibilities to operating a forklift, depending on operational needs—this is not a fixed role, and no two days will be the same.

Benefits

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, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

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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 that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

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Skills

Plant Machinery Operation
Forklift Operation
Skid Steer Operation
Bobcat Operation
Mobile Hopper Operation
Banksman Duties
IT Literacy
Cargo Loading
Cargo Discharge
Risk Assessment
Safe Systems of Work
Pre-Start Checks

Location

Immingham, England, United Kingdom

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