TLP are currently Hiring for long term contract work at London Thamesport, located on the Isle of Grain (ME30EP).

Your day to day duties will include all general Port activities for general cargo, as well as container vessel duties of unloading and loading containers to and from our short see clients. Full training will be provided in all aspects of port operative work.

No experience is necessary but any plant driving or dock working knowledge would be preferable, you will be in house trained on all port duties.

We are looking for people who are:

• Physically fit.
• Able to work to very tight deadlines to meet our customers’ demands.
• Work under pressure.
• Health and safety aware.
• Manual Handling aware.
• Willingness to learn new skills and develop as a person.
• Ability to fit into and enhance the existing operations team.
• To work in compliance with PORT Safety, Environmental and Security policies.

In return, we will teach you:

• To work safely and responsibly in all aspects of the role. Input to the development of Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and participate in Toolbox Talks.
• Undertake core cargo handling operations including operating a range of plant including IMV (Internal Movement vehicles), RTG (Rubber tyred Gantry Crane), forklift truck from (5T- 16T)
• To work as part of the cargo handling team and assist in general port operations.
• Ensure good housekeeping on the Port as directed by the supervisors.
• Undertake basic maintenance tasks as required across all port assets.
• Work flexibly to permit full operational benefit of labour.

What you need to know:

• You must have a valid Cat B license (Car License)
• Be able to cover shifts flexibly over a 7 day period.
• Up to 12 hour shifts.
• Outdoor work, you must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.

If this position interests you, please reach out to Dan Oxley, Chris Cundall or Hilary Andrews in the TLP Maidstone branch.