Port Operative
Southampton • Full-time • £24,522 Per Annum + Bonus
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for Permanent General Terminal Operatives to join a leading port operating company, in Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire with attractive long-term job stability and an opportunity to see the world.
Our client operates the Port of Marchwood and provides port services to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). We are recruiting Terminal Operatives to support port operations within the facility.
In this exciting and varied role you will carry out cargo operations including the mooring of vessels, loading/unloading and securing of cargo. Full training will be provided for the use of specialised heavy plant and machinery with industry qualifications.
As part of the role, there will be opportunities to deploy worldwide on short assignments (2-5 days; Africa, Middle East, Europe, America etc.) to meet and discharge/load the vessels. There will also be opportunities to deploy for longer durations (up to 6 months) to carry out vessel operations.
In order to support the MoD both in the UK and overseas, applicants will be trained to become Sponsored Reserves (SR). SRs gain experience in both worlds of MoD and civilian environments which provides global exposure to the industry. This involves up to 38 days per year specialist trade training with the Army to enable port operatives to deploy to certain places where uniformed service is required. The training includes obtaining a Cat C HGV licence and familiarisation on driving some military vehicles. All training is undertaken in work time. There is no wider service obligation to the Army.
This role is also suitable for serving Army, Navy or RAF Reservists who can transfer across without repeating the Forces application process subject to terms and conditions.
Salary and bonuses
Basic salary is £24,522 per annum for General Terminal Operatives which is enhanced through completion of Sponsored Reserve training by the following annual bonus payment amounts:
•On completion of training: *£2,300 (taxable); after which
•Year 1: £444 (tax free)
•Year 2: £982 (tax free)
•Year 3 & 4: £1,517 (tax free)
•Year 5 and onwards: £1,759 (tax free)
In addition, for working abroad, individuals will receive a further payment of £1,000 per month or pro-rata whilst working away (up to a maximum of £6,000 for a 6-month deployment).
*conditions/restrictions apply
Benefits
Holiday – 20 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Accrue additional 3 days after 5 full years of service, plus additional 2 days after a further 5 full years of service (total 25 days after 10 years).
Additional paid Post Deployment Holiday – subject to length of deployment.
Pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay, after completion of probationary period
Free parking
Onsite café
Access to free gym within army barracks
Army medical cover (upon mobilisation)
Deployment opportunities around the world - Norway, Germany, Albania, Morocco, Gibraltar, Jordan, UAE, Oman, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Portugal, Kenya, Belize and Falkland Islands etc.
Training (Full training provided, previous experience required)
General terminal operative / Stevedore
•Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) training opportunities include:
oIndustrial Forklifts – 16 & 18 ton
oTop loaders – 32 & 44 ton
oTugmaster (internal shunt vehicle)
oCrane operator
•Cat C HGV
•Military vehicle driving
•Weigh bridge operation
•Washdown and decontamination equipment
•A variety of other training opportunities (including rail and site maintenance)
Sponsored Reserve
•Train and qualify in company time
•World class army training including leadership and management skills
Development opportunities
There is opportunity to progress from Terminal Operator to Leading Hand to Terminal Supervisor.
Essential requirements
Experience in Stevedoring/Port Operations
Be a UK or Commonwealth Citizen
Resided in the UK for the last 5 years
Valid full UK driving licence
Valid passport with minimum of six months remaining at all times
Aged between 18-43 years old (For ex-Regular service personnel age limit is raised to 50. Army requirement.)
Physically fit – able to pass a fitness medical
Prepared and able to work at heights and enclosed spaces
Able to pass UK Government Security Clearance
Sign Official Secrets Act
Transferable skills
To work in compliance with safety, environmental and security policies
Aptitude to learn new skills and have a flexible outlook
Desirable requirements
Previous military experience.
GCSE English and Mathematics, grade A*- G OR will be required to undertake entry level 3 literacy and numeracy tests.