Timber Terminal Operative
Job Description
Job Title: Timber Terminal Operative
Location: Port of Dundee
Hours: 0800-1700 Monday – Friday + overtime available over evenings & weekends, occasional night shifts
Compensation: £29,979 + shift allowance + OTE
Forth Ports is one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK’s renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated and flexible Timber Terminal Operative to join our team. Some of the key responsibilities of the role will be:
- Performing general housekeeping and stock control duties
- Ensuring proper storage of timber
- Regular operation of forklift trucks
- Ensuring hauliers receive the correct cargo and paperwork
- Covering terminal administration duties as needed
- Assisting in other operational areas within the Port as required
What are we looking for?
It is important to us that you are a good team member, who is also able to work independently. You will need to think critically, analyse situations, and develop practical solutions to overcome obstacles, minimise delays, and maintain operational efficiency. The Port environment is fast paced and busy so you must be able to demonstrate a really good understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in a heavily industrialised environment. As these roles may involve some nightshift working, we are looking for a degree of flexibility but an additional nightshift payment will apply for any nightshifts worked
Skills And Experience Required
- Knowledge of timber handling and storage
- Experience driving a forklift truck
- Previous administration and IT experience
- Good attention to detail
- Strong team player with flexibility to support various operations
- Awareness of Health and Safety practices
- Full right to work in the UK
- Full UK driving license
What can Forth Ports offer you?
At Forth Ports, Our People Are Our Priority, And We Are Committed To Creating a Flexible, Open, And Supportive Working Culture. As Part Of Our Team, You Will Enjoy
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days
- A defined pension scheme and life assurance
- Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
- Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking
- Attractive Family Friendly Policies
- Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays
- GymFlex health club memberships
We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Company Culture
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
- Knowledge of the handling and storage of timber
- Experience of driving a fork lift truck
- Previous administration/IT experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
Closing DateFriday 24th January, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
Salary£29,979.00 Yearly