Salary - £30,921.28

We are recruiting into our Multi-Skilled Port Operative team in London Thamesport!

Experience is not required as full training is provided, but a positive work ethic is essential alongside a can-do attitude, reliability, flexibility and the ability to learn and develop new skills.

This role's duties each shift would vary depending on need, and would include work such as:

Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane (RTG)

Responsibilities include the following:

• To operate RTGs for the purpose of handling containers within designated RTG blocks.
• Where required to do so, perform daily checks / maintenance of assigned plant. Report any maintenance requirement or damage to Control in the normal manner.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the RTG under the operation of self, is parked correctly when called upon to do so and plugged in to shore supply before leaving.
• Performing ‘Housekeeping’ duties as required within the block, including the stacking and de-stacking of all containers.
• Undertake block checks of containers as required within areas of terminal operations to supply lists of numbers/information to Control.
• Report any container/tank/cargo damage or leak, advising the Operations Superintendent/Shift Manager immediately by radio, to enable necessary action to be taken and documentation to be completed.
• Under Supervision, and through use of own initiative, provide the most efficient service to all users of the RTG Park, including Tugs, Hauliers and Rail.
• Prioritise work as requested by Supervision when assigned to specific areas.
• Ensure that any documentation handling is correctly completed and maintained.
• Be aware of any hazards in the vicinity of the plant and drive accordingly.
• Using radio, verbal, written instructions or hand signals, clearly communicate with all relevant personnel to ensure the safe and accurate positioning of containers within the RTG blocks.
• Follow correct radio protocols and keep airtime to a minimum.
• Using data terminals provided to ensure the correct messaging, recording and positioning of containers.

Internal Movement Vehicles (IMV)

Responsibilities include the following:

• Operating IMV to move containers and cargo from vessels to yard storage areas, as allocated by grounding requirements and vice-versa.
• Operating IMV to shunt containers and Cargo to and from yard/rail locations as directed.
• Utilising computer technology provided in the IMVs, where tasked, for all container movements.
• Compiling with provisions of Safe Code of Practice Container Operations specifically but not exclusively, Sections 3 & 4.
• Performing daily checks and minor maintenance of assigned IMVs.

The role is shift-based, with a mixture of days, rest days, and standby shifts.

To find out more about this role, please look at the job description and the applicant pack below.

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.