Port Services Operator Dundee, Scotland
Job description
Port Services Operator
Forth Ports Limited is a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator. We offer a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the World and if recent world events have taught us anything, it is the critical importance of logistics to every aspect of our life. The port business is where it all happens and from unitised cargoes to renewables and everything in between, we keep the UK moving.
About the role
Based at our busy Port in Dundee, your duties will predominately involve providing a flexible and responsive service for our North Sea Oil (NSO) industry customers. You will also assist with other general Port related duties as required.
You will be a skilled and experienced Fork Lift Truck driver (up to 16 tonnes) and have experience in banksman and slinger work. A high degree of competency is required to handle highly specialist, expensive and often fragile NSO cargoes.
What are we looking for?
You must have a Fork Lift Truck licence (16 Tonne) and a driving licence. Banksman and slinger experience is also necessary. Crane operator experience would also be desirable.
You will be enthusiastic, hardworking and have a great attitude towards health and safety. You need to be comfortable working at heights and in an outdoors environment.
A flexible approach to your working hours is also required as weekend and nightshift working will form part of your normal working week (contractual hours are 39 hours per week). Regular overtime working will be a feature of the role too.
What can Forth Ports offer me?
Excellent career development opportunities. This is an exciting time to join Forth Ports with the announcement of the Forth Green Freeport in Scotland and our journey to net zero.
Competitive salary and terms and conditions.
Interested in applying?
A detailed job description is available from the HR Department.
You can also check us out on Twitter (@forthports), Facebook (@forthportscommunity) and LinkedIn (Forth Ports Limited).
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to work in the UK
- You must have a Fork Lift Truck licence (16 Tonne)
- Have a full UK Driving Licence
- You need to be comfortable working at heights and in an outdoors environment.
- You must demonstrate a good understanding of relevant health and safety
Forth Ports Group
"As sure as the tide " - 50 years and counting – delivering outstanding results, on all manner of projects. Customers from around the world rely on our expertise to realise their ambitions.
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Our benefits
We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance. Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.
Vacation/Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Cycle to work
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
