Port Machinery Operative – Fertiliser Bagging

Location: Immingham Port

Job Type: 12 hour shifts

Payrate: £12.71 - £25.00 per hour (the more you bag the more you earn)

Industry: Ports, Logistics, Bulk Handling, Fertiliser Distribution

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Port Machinery Operative with a strong background in fertiliser bagging operations to join a busy port and terminal environment. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in port machinery, bulk fertiliser handling, bagging plant operations, and dockside logistics.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate bagging of fertiliser products, supporting port throughput and maintaining high operational standards across the terminal.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor fertiliser bagging machinery, including automated and semi-automated bagging lines
• Handle bulk fertiliser products and ensure correct bag weights, labelling, and quality control
• Operate port machinery and mobile plant equipment such as forklifts, Loading Shovels, conveyors, hoppers and loaders
• Perform routine inspections, basic maintenance, and cleaning of bagging equipment and port machinery
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, COSHH requirements, and port operating procedures
• Identify and report machinery faults, defects, or blockages promptly to reduce downtime
• Support vessel discharge and loading operations linked to fertiliser handling
• Maintain accurate records of production rates, bag counts, and stock movement
• Work closely with supervisors, mechanical teams, and logistics personnel to meet operational targets
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained across bagging and warehouse areas

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience working in a port, dock, terminal, warehouse, or industrial environment
• Must have Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
• Ability to operate port machinery (FLT, Shovel, Bobcat, Skidsteer) safely
• Good understanding of health and safety in ports, including manual handling and hazardous materials
• Physically fit and capable of working in a hands-on, industrial role
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work shifts, nights, weekends

Desirable Qualifications (Not Essential)

• FLT / Forklift Truck Licence (B2, conversions and upskilling can be considered for the right candidate)
• Plant or Port Machinery Certification
• Experience with fertiliser, animal feed, grain, or bulk commodities
• Previous experience working on quayside or vessel operations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary - the more you bag the more you earn
• Ongoing employment in a growing ports and logistics sector
• Ongoing training and development in port machinery and bagging operations
• Opportunity to gain additional in house plant and machinery certifications
• Supportive team environment within a professional port operation

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