Port Operative

Job description

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.

We are looking to expand on our current groups of Port Operatives to meet the increasing demands within our busy 24/7 ro-ro terminal.

Within this challenging role, you will play a key role in ensuring a safe and efficient operation is achieved for handling our customer’s cargo on & off our ships and around the port environment.

Your role

• Using port equipment (e.g. Terminal tractors/cranes/fork lift trucks) for handling our customer’s cargo on & off our ships and around the port environment. Full training will be provided.
• To follow health and safety procedures as laid out by the port.
• Using our internal Freight Management System for locating cargo around the port.
• To assist in the mooring and unmooring of our ships.

Your profile

• An aptitude to driving.
• Able to work a rotational shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.
• Pro-active approach to and knowledge of H&S.
• Team player able to work on their own initiative.
• Experience of port or warehouse operations ideally driving plant/machinery – although desirable this is not essential as training will be given.

Our offer

• The chance to join an established local company.
• An opportunity to be trained on a variety of port equipment
• To become part of a hardworking, dedicated team.
• To showcase your current knowledge and skill set in the field.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Contact

Are you interested in learning more about this position or do you want to apply?

Do not hesitate to send your CV with a cover letter to recruitment.pft@cldn.com with reference “Port Operative”.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Purfleet

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English