Chargehand/Tug Driver

Chargehand/Tug Driver
Location: Harwich, Essex
Contract Type: Secure, Ongoing
Pay Rate: £14.88-17.16 per hour (PAYE)

Position Overview

This role involves operation of a tug, shift chargehand duties, and manual handling tasks. The site operates across 7 days with morning and evening shifts typically ranging from 7 to 9 hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a tug to shunt and position trailers safely
• Shunt trailers on and off bays
• Communicating with supervisors to report on progress and issues
• Coordinating yard activities and communicating with HGV drivers
• Overseeing staff within the warehouse and monitoring progress
• Working in varied environments including warehouse, outside operations, and chilled areas

Additional Responsibilities

• Liaising with port authorities to carry out product checks on EU imports
• Operating forklifts to load/unload trailers and distribute stock
• Operating Powered Pallet Trucks (PPTs)
• Manually unloading items from trailers and repacking them
• Maintaining cleanliness of all working areas post-turnouts
• Reporting any site concerns or incidents to supervisors

What We Offer

• A secure, ongoing contract with consistent hours
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Work in a clean, modern, and well equipped facility
• On site parking, break room, lockers, and shower facilities
• Full PPE provided
• Holiday accrual and payments

Required Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence
• Valid forklift licence with experience (desirable)
• Tug driving experience (desirable)
• Previous warehouse experience
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check, site induction, and medical assessment
• A flexible and proactive attitude, especially regarding shifts and weekend work