Job Title: Port Plant Operative / Mobile Plant Operator

Location: Immingham
Employment Type: 12 hour shifts , casual and guaranteed hour contract available
Salary: £15.07 per hour after training and shadowing process is complete £12.21 training rate.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-focused Port Plant Operative to join our operations team at a busy commercial port. This role is ideal for candidates with experience operating mobile plant and heavy machinery in port, maritime, logistics, or industrial environments.

As a Port Plant Operative, you will support port operations through the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment used in cargo handling, yard operations, and terminal activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant and heavy machinery within port and terminal environments

• Operate equipment such as Tugs, Tippers, Loading Shovels, excavators, skid steers, telehandlers, and yard plant

• Assist with cargo handling, bulk material movement, and yard operations

• Conduct daily pre-start checks and routine equipment maintenance

• Follow port safety procedures, traffic management plans, and WHS requirements

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, stevedores, and logistics teams

• Work safely in high-risk, high-traffic industrial areas

Requirements

• Previous experience as a plant operative / mobile plant operator (port or industrial preferred)

• Relevant plant tickets or competencies (e.g. loader, excavator, skid steer)

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

• Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime

• Physically fit, reliable, and safety-focused

What We Offer

• Long-term opportunities at a major port facility

• Competitive pay rates with shift and overtime penalties

• Training and upskilling on port-specific plant and equipment

• Career progression within port, logistics, and industrial operations

• Supportive, safety-driven team environment

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