We’re Hiring in Sheerness!

What do you get?

• A starting salary of £32,831.  We operate a skills pay matrix that you have the opportunity to progress through upon successful completion of your probationary period.
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible benefits including: Cycle2Work scheme, Gym Membership scheme, Retail Vouchers and more.
• Training and personal development (Available to everyone at every level).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension and excellent Life Assurance Cover.
• Medicash - contribute to the cost of medical bills, including dental, prescriptions, MRI scans & more!

About the role

You will be supported and trained to obtain the skills required to carry out your role as a Port Operative. Depending upon the team, this may include manual handling equipment and vessel discharging/loading activities.

You will carry out operations efficiently, effectively and in a safe manner, ensuring the on-time delivery of planned activity, continuous flow of productivity and high customer satisfaction levels.

You will work in a flexible manner to support managers, colleagues and other areas of the business within the Port, ensuring full compliance with safety standards. Our site covers over 360 acres and you will play an integral part in keeping the supply chain moving by facilitating the safe handling of a diverse product portfolio that includes Paper, Timber, Steel, Containers and Project cargo.

The day to day

You will liaise with Team Leaders and Managers on a daily basis to understand the day to day priorities, ensuring we provide an industry leading service to our customers 24/7, 365 days per year.
Depending on your team and allocation responsibilities
can include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring stock loss/damage is minimised.
• Following safe systems of work and process instructions.
• Discharging and loading a diverse range of goods being imported into the UK.
• Vessel discharging work.
• Warehouse operations.
• Shunt driving.
• Outdoor park operations.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced operational environment is ideal but not essential.
• Great approach to working in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to adapt.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, ensuring all deadlines are met is key.