Stafforce are Recruiting for Port Operatives to work as part of our Ports Team Unloading/Loading Vessels for our prestigious client who are a National Port Operator based in Ipswich

The role involves working Monday to Friday & will require additional weekend working at times. You will need to be flexible regarding shift start times and the pay rate includes a shift premium for this reason. The role is varied as the port currently handles timber, aggregates, salt, grain & fertiliser cargo's. You will be mainly working in the Fertiliser Bagging Operation so will at times drive a B2 FLT but will also be asked to perform manual labour on the Bagging Hopper you will also be a Front Loading Shovel Driver when required & additional training will be provided where required for these duties. This is a varied role where all members of the team learn all aspects of the job and rotate duties, so you will need to be a Team Player. From time to time there will be opportunities to work on other port operations

We Require:

•   A flexible and reliable approach to work – shifts can be up to 12 hours long, and day and night availability is required.
• A Willingness to work across both port operations and bagging operations.
• A valid B2 Forklift Licence with a minimum of 12 months proven experience – in-house certificates cannot be accepted. (preferred but must have B1 Licence).
• Front Loading Shovel Licence with a minimum of 12 months experience is preferred but not essential as future training can be provided,
•  A Slinger/Banksman certificate – preferred but not essential, as full training can be provided.
• Compulsory drug and alcohol testing – all operatives must be able to pass screening prior to assignment and on a random basis.
• Safety Critical Medical – this will be provided as part of the recruitment process to ensure fitness for work.
• You will also be required to attend the following training courses, if not already attained:
•  CHIPS (Cargo Handling in Ports)
• Ammonium Nitrate Awareness.
• Working at Height & Manual Handling.
•  Ideally some previous experience in cargo handling, logistics, or heavy industry (not essential – full training provided in other areas
•   Ability to work as part of a team in a physically demanding environment.
•  Commitment to working safely.

We Offer:

•  £16.21 per hour (including shift allowance) – paid via PAYE on a weekly basis.
• Saturday Overtime paid at 1.5 time and Sunday at double time.
• Initial Training Period at Training Rates will be confirmed at Interview.
•  Paid holiday based on accrued hours.
• Access to our Worker Portal, providing:
•  Free medical advice
• Well-being support
•  Financial advice
• Store and online discount offers
• All PPE provided (hard hat, hi-vis, boots, gloves, etc.).
• Ongoing opportunities to cross-skill across vessel discharge, bagging, and logistics operations.
•  Potential for long-term, stable work across multiple operations in East Anglia.
• Potential for guaranteed hours contracts for the right candidate.

If you are interested in one of these exciting opportunities please apply online or contact Neil Pearson directly