Terminal Operative - Experienced Mobile Plant Drivers - Nights Only!

DP World; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

DP World are currently looking for Terminal Operatives (Nights Only) to join our Operations Team. This position is in charge of providing a world-class container and cargo handling service to enable the terminal to meet the needs of its clients. To also optimise efficiency and effectiveness while complying to terminal policies and procedures, taking into account commercial, operational, and safety considerations.

NOTE: This role works any 5 over 7 days, a fixed day off (but not a set day) - Nights Only!

How will you contribute:

• Subject to training and individual capabilities, employees will be expected to drive plant machinery and vehicles on the terminal, to move containers accurately within the confines of the Port as required.
• Conduct pre and post operational safety checks on equipment. Report defects to control.
• As directed by the Team Leader, arrange under crane all the materials required for handling of out of gauge containers.
• Carry out the fitting and removal of twist locks to and from containers, from a safe position on the lashing platform.
• Assist with the load and discharge of containers from trains at the railhead.
• As part of a team, assist with the mooring and un-mooring of vessels at the berth.
• Ensure that the operations are conducted in a timely and effective manner as per expected standards such that the crane operations are neither delayed nor impacted negatively.
• Operate radio communications.
• Supplement a team involved in cargo handling operations for the presentation of cargo for UKBA, Port Health, etc. plus other cargo handling duties, to meet the requirements of customers, to include the use of forklift trucks and other cargo handling equipment.
• Assist the crane operator in container handling as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement process and to the meeting of business objectives.
• Perform a timely and effective handover.

What will you bring:

• Experience working with an operations based/manual handling role is preferred.
• Experience driving plant equipment would be beneficial (i.e. Forklift truck)
• Understand the importance of safe working.
• Flexibility and adaptability when it comes to working shifts and overtime.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Minimum Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads
• No unspent criminal convictions
• Due to manufacturing guidelines on equipment and site safety critical health and safety requirements, we have strict weight and medical requirements that need to be met and maintained. For our safety critical roles health and medical and fitness checks are performed. Requirements include, but are not limited to, weight, height, blood pressure and hearing.
• We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.