Material Handling Operative in Birkenhead

On-site in Birkenhead·Added 2 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)

Peel Ports

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Birkenhead
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 12 November
Holiday: 27 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension: Pension matched up to 10%
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Nice to have

Forklift

Peel Ports is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Birkenhead.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You will ideally have previous experience working within an industrial, general cargo or bulk handling environment, with the ability to operate Forklift Trucks, Container Handlers, Loading Shovels and Skid steers. Experience operating Bulk Material Handling ship unloaders and Mobile Harbour Cranes, along with an understanding of TASCC regulations, would be advantageous.

You will have excellent communication and teamwork skills, along with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively and be adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.

The role

Are you excited by the opportunity to develop your skills and work on a range of plant and machinery? Do you want to work for one of the UKs leading Port operators? We are seeking a Material Handling Operative to join our Peel Ports Logistics team and help keep the world moving!

As a Material Handling Operative, you will operate the company's plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. You will clean company plant and equipment to include all wheeled assets and material handling equipment, ensuring that all checks, audits and other paperwork are completed accurately and on time. You will keep site clean and safe. You proactively look for hazards, recording and actioning immediately and as safely as possible within SAP EHS.

You will build and maintain strong, long lasting relationships with various external parties such as vessel crew and agents, as well as internal teams, communicating with engineering departments over fault rectification. You will ensure all health and safety rules are followed whilst adhering to TASCC regulations.

This is a multi-function role in which you will be predominantly based at Birkenhead Docks, however there will be a requirement to travel to other Peel Ports Logistics sites (including Runcorn & Ellesmere Port) as and when required.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
Commitment to learning and personal development - Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we'd really like to hear from you!

About Peel Ports

Industry: Ports and Logistics

In their own words

About the company & team

Already one of the UK's leading port and logistics companies, with a turnover in excess of £500 million, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK's leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

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