Salary: GBP16.58 - GBP33.16 per hour + Monthly Overtime
Stafforce Ports 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. You will form part of a crew working in the Fertiliser Bagging Plant.
The role involves working Monday to Friday & could involve additional weekend working at times. You will need to be flexible regarding shift start times as this is live shipping 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 primarily work in the Fertiliser Bagging Plant but will alsodrive an FLT &could also be asked to work as a Slinger Banksman, Front End Loader Driver when required & additional training will be provided where required.
We Require:
- A flexible and reliable approach to work – shifts can be up to 12 hours long, and day and eveningavailability is required. There is also potential for weekend overtime.
- A Willingness to work across both port operations and bagging operations.
- A valid B1Forklift Licence with a minimum of 12 months proven experience – in-house certificates cannot be accepted.
- 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
- 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 to fall inline with our Work Safe Home Safe Policy.
We Offer:
- After a period of Training paid at £12.71 per hour you will be paid the rates shown below.
- £16.58 per hour (including shift allowance) – paid via PAYE on a weekly basis.
- Weekend overtime Saturday 1.5 x Basic & Sunday Double Time.
- Potential monthly overtime paid at 1.5 x Basic pay.
- Paid holiday based on accrued hours.
- Access to our Worker Portal, providing:
- Free medical advice
- Well-beingsupport
- 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.
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