Starting salary £33,610pa - Salary on completion of NVQ £43,298pa

We’re recruiting Port Operators to join our Harwich team.

Harwich International Port (HWH) is one of the UK’s leading multi-purpose freight and passenger ports. We are looking to appoint Port Operators to support the delivery of Port Operations, including the undertaking of stevedoring duties in freight handling, general cargo handling, cruise and all support areas.

This role reports to the Berth Supervisors and is working a fixed shift pattern of 39 hours per week.

Key Requirements

• Mooring and un-mooring of all vessels.

• Moving, discharging and loading all trade vehicles to ships and trains.

• Carrying out baggage handling duties, including use of carousel and conveyers.

• Operating forklifts, internal movement vehicles, high capacity cranes and other plant as required.

• Communicate with quay areas using UHF radios.

• Lashing and securing cargos.

• Carry out all housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and efficient workplace as directed by Berth Supervisors.

• Carry out tasks in line with company policy and Health & Safety requirements.

Who are we looking for?

Suitable applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Full DVLA licence

• Applicants must be age 21 or over

• Hold all relevant plant licences or ability to gain these following a period of training.

• NVQ Level 2 in stevedoring or ability to gain within 2 years of joining.

It would advantageous to have:

• Good working knowledge of Ro-Ro and General Cargo operations.

• Understanding of Company Policies and Procedures.

The role will involve working on a 39 hour / 7 day shift pattern, to include night shifts and weekends.

Please take a look at our job description below for a full description of the role, as well as the full requirements.

Our recruitment process involves the redaction of each candidate’s identifiable information, leaving their skills, experience and answers to the competency questions to be assessed.

Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.

Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have recently been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.