Port Operative

Port Operative (Belfast)

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you hands on, adaptable, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions?
Do you have experience operating large vehicles or machinery such as tractors, HGVs, or port equipment?
Are you motivated by the challenge of working in a fast paced team, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight and passengers?

Location of the Job

Belfast (Port based)

Salary and Benefits Package

• £33,927 per year
• Permanent, full time role
• Company pension and life assurance scheme
• Travel concessions and rail discounts
• Health and wellbeing benefits including gym memberships and health cash plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Additional Information

• Outdoor, hands on role in all weather conditions
• Shift pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off (continuous rolling rota)
• On working days, shifts are split across two blocks per day:
  • Early: 04:00 - 10:30
  • Late: 16:00 - 22:30
• Training provided on specialist port machinery where required

About the Company

Our client is a leading port operator, supporting the safe and efficient movement of freight, vehicles, and passengers through Belfast. With a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and customer service, they play a vital role in UK and international trade. Their experienced and adaptable team ensures smooth port operations around the clock.

Port Operative - Job Role Details

As a Port Operative, you will play a vital role in supporting port operations, ensuring that vessels, freight, and passenger services are handled efficiently and safely. You will be responsible for mooring vessels, loading/unloading freight and vehicles, and operating port machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely moor vessels on arrival and prepare them for departure
• Load and unload freight, vehicles, and passenger luggage
• Transport freight and equipment using TUG Masters and other port machinery (training provided if required)
• Traffic marshalling of freight and passenger vehicles for safe embarkation and disembarkation
• Carry out routine maintenance and upkeep of port areas

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience driving large vehicles or machinery, e.g. tractors, HGVs, or agricultural equipment
• Full, clean driving licence (essential)
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive in your approach to work
• Strong team player who can work well under pressure
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a customer focused environment
• Willingness to learn new operational skills and machinery handling

How to Apply

Please click on the "apply now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the job.

Industry (Key Words)

Port Operative, Freight Handling, Vessel Mooring, Traffic Marshalling, TUG Master, Large Machinery, Transport, Logistics, Operations, Outdoor Work, Tractor Driver, HGV Driver, Agriculture.

About Us

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provides outstanding recruitment, head hunting, and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and internationally. We recruit specifically for roles across agriculture, farming, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education.