Multi Skilled Operative (Days)

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd. Job title: Multi Skilled Operative Location: London Gateway (Stanford-le-Hope) Position Type: Permanent, full-time Hours of work: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Why join us? Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a robust compensation package, including competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1 and paid breaks. Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in-house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence. Award-Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognized for excellence and innovation. Generous family friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay. We are proud to be Work180 endorsed employer. Employee well-being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts on gym membership, money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops, cycle to work scheme. The role With a new state of art infrastructure and recent investment in VBS and technology we are looking for the right individual to support our Operations team in London Gateway. As a Multi Skilled Operative you will be responsible for loading and unloading HGV vehicles in the yard using top-spec and the newest lifting equipment ranging from 2.5 tonnes to 72 tonnes, working as a team and getting involved in a variety of projects. You will be using bespoke technology to guide you through the day, all while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority. The successful candidate will undergo comprehensive training in operating all lifting equipment and utilising internal systems and technology therefore previous experience is not required. Key responsibilities To service vehicles with the correct containers and in a timely manner. Stack shipping containers. Ensure containers are shunted to and from terminal in a timely manner. Effectively and safely operate container handling equipment. Communicate with yard team and container controllers to ensure efficient working and accuracy in terms of the correct container timing and availability. Maintain H&S standards. About you Holder of full UK driving licence Deep understanding of the importance of health and safety and be committed to always upholding a safe approach to all tasks. It great, but not required, if you: Have previous forklift experience. Have previous container industry experience. Please note that due to the location of the site, it is only accessible by own transport. About us Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd. At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential. We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team. Apply today to start your journey with us! Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential. We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team. Pentalver strategically located off-dock facilities at Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, along with our inland hub at Cannock, offer diverse container services such as road haulage, container storage, container maintenance repairs, refrigeration services and cargo handling. In addition to our terminal services, we sell new and used shipping and refrigerated containers, including bespoke modifications. Our specialist team also move loose cargo and OOG containers throughout the UK. Providing reliable, cost-efficient and high-quality services to a diverse portfolio of customers. With our commitment to customer service, it no wonder why our four container terminals handle more than one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of containers per year. At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential. We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a generous pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.