Foyle Port is the key marine gateway to the Northwest of Ireland for both commerce and tourism and plays a vital role driving economic activity in the region.
Trainee Port Operative (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Ref: TPO06/26
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced team members to gain necessary skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications to safely and competently carry out general port operative duties, including operation of cranes and other plant/machinery.
Essential Criteria:
- A minimum of 1 year experience in an industrial environment
- A minimum of 6 months relevant work experience in manual labouring
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and near water
- A good standard of verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills to include experience using email and Microsoft Office applications
- Full current driving licence
- Willingness to train in all types of dock work, plant and machinery
- Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties
- Ability to both follow instructions and to work on own initiative
- Enthusiastic attitude and approach
Desirable Criteria:
- Have an understanding and knowledge of health and safety
- Experience driving plant and machinery i.e. cranes, bobcat, forklift, loading shovel
- Experience using and Asset Management system
Compensation Package
- Competitive salary.
- 33 days paid holiday including bank and public increasing to 38 with service.
- Generous contributory pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly benefits.
- Death in service benefit.
- On-site free car parking.
- Employee Well Being Initiatives including:
o Westfield Health Cash Plan
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Benefits Platform - access to retail discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme.
o Subsidised Sports Membership Scheme
o Annual Flu Clinic.
o Health Surveillance.
o Mental Health & Well-being Champions.Westfield Health Cash Plan
Full details, including an application form, are available from our website at wwwfoyleport.com/careers or by email to [email protected].
CV’s will be accepted.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 26th June 2026 at 5pm.
Foyle Port strives to create a culture of inclusivity where everyone belongs and can flourish at work. We are committed to the provision of Equality of Opportunity and the merit principle.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have the ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and near water?
Experience:
- manual labouring: 1 year (preferred)
- industrial environment: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- full driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
