Peel Ports Group Limited
Location
Glasgow | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you excited by the opportunity to develop your skills and work on a range of plant and machinery? Do you want to work in a fast paced, operational environment? We are seeking an Port Operative to work at KGV Docks in our Clydeport cluster, and be part of a team that helps keep the world moving!
As Port Operative, you will work within a team to carry out operations efficiently, effectively and in a safe manner. You will operate plant, machinery and equipment whilst working to Peel Safe Systems of Work. You will report any plant, machinery, equipment and infrastructure defects to the Maintenance department. Based at KGV in Glasgow, however, you will be required to cover at other sites when required.
You will demonstrate commitment to multi-skilled activity where appropriate, including assisting the Maintenance department, undertaking training as required in order to meet business, customer and individual requirements. Working to deliver a safe personal working culture, you will report any incidents, accidents and dangerous occurrences to the Chargehand or Foreman without delay.
Completing all operational duties in an effective and safe manner, you will also operate computer and weighing systems, whilst also cleaning company machinery, work areas, infrastructure and general housekeeping.
You may already be in an operational role or keen to move to your first role at this level. You will have proven experience in an industrial /Port environment, with experience operating Loading Shovels, FLTs and Telehandlers desirable. Due to the demands of the role you will be physically fit with the ability to work at heights and willing and able to work flexibly to meet operational demands. You will be committed to maintaining and contributing to Peel Health and Safety standards, policies and procedures. Knowledge of TASCC scheme compliance would be advantageous. You will be required to be clean shaven to allow face fit testing.
You will have good IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office packages. Previous experience of handling bulk products including Animal Feed and Grain would be desirable.
Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, with a turnover in excess of £500 million, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.
In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:
If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!
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£36.26k per annum
