Salary: £32,600 (OTE £38-£40k)
Hours: 42.5 pw
About us
New Holland Dock Wharfingers Limited, part of the Howarth Timber Group, is a progressive and expanding company within a busy port and shipping-related environment situated on the South bank of the Humber estuary.
What does it mean to be a New Holland Dock Wharfingers Crane Driver/General Operative?
This role focuses on providing a first-class service for our customers but is not limited to, the handling and transportation of freight goods on/off vessels, lorries and to/from storage areas, other operations such as timber treatment, de-stuffing of containers, unloading of engineered timber goods from road vehicles and yard/warehouse operations etc.
Working hours:
You will need to maintain a flexible approach to working hours as follows:
- Normal working hours will be Monday to Friday
- 8.5 hours between the hours of 0600 – 2200 hrs
- Flexible and extended hours are required to meet the needs of the business
- Overtime available
- Weekend availability will be expected at times
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- To operate Terminal Equipment in a number of applications including vessel discharging operations, cargo movement/storage, treatment plants, despatch and goods in by road. Equipment will include, but not be limited to, cranes, forklifts, sideloaders and tractor units.
- To maintain stock information accurately when carrying out operations using written and verbal methods for recording stock movements.
- To adhere to strict customer and manufacturer requirements on both quality and safety.
- To maintain good communications between other Terminal staff at all times, ensuring issues can be dealt with promptly.
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment, observing good housekeeping and work in accordance with the Company’s H&S policies at all times.
- Assist in miscellaneous duties in other areas, some of which maybe of a manual handling nature and work of a physical nature.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake any other duties as and when required by Management.
What are the requirements to be part of our team?
Essential:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Quay side crane operator.
- Previous experience within a manual based role.
- Must be flexible towards working hours
Desirable:
- Previous knowledge/experience of handling timber a distinct advantage.
- CHIP or similar industry related safety induction (Desirable but training can be provided)
- Current licence to drive a Crane – refresher training or conversion can be provided.
- Full UK driving licence or working towards gaining a licence would be a distinct advantage.
Why choose New Holland Wharfingers for your next role?
New Holland Dock Wharfingers is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
- Option to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave per annum
- Length of service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
- Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
- Excellent training and development and scope for career progression
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Materials handling: 1 year (required)
- Trained tracked mobile crane driver: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/11/2024
