Jetty Operator

Jetty Operator

Location: West Thurrock

£17.67 per hour | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Pin Point Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Jetty Operator to join a busy industrial site in West Thurrock.

This is a hands-on role supporting the safe and efficient operation of the jetty, including the loading and discharge of shipping, operation of site machinery and carrying out basic maintenance activities.

The successful candidate will ideally have some mechanical or engineering experience and be comfortable working in an industrial environment, including working at height.

Salary & Benefits

• £17.67 per hour
• 07:00am – 17:00pm, Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave + public bank holidays
• Permanent position
• Full training provided where required

The Role

As a Jetty Operator, you will work closely with the Jetty Foreman and Manager to ensure the jetty operates safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the safe loading and unloading of vessels and dry bulk shipments.
• Operating jetty machinery and mobile plant, including cranes, skid steers and forklifts, subject to appropriate training.
• Carrying out routine inspections and basic maintenance of machinery and site equipment.
• Completing basic maintenance tasks such as oiling, greasing, visual inspections and minor adjustments under supervision.
• Reporting maintenance requirements and ensuring preventative maintenance tasks are recorded and signed off using a tablet.
• Assisting with breakdowns and maintenance activities within your level of competence and the site's permit-to-work procedures.
• Working in accordance with risk assessments, safe systems of work and site procedures.
• Supporting contractors and ensuring work is carried out safely and in line with permit-to-work requirements.
• Maintaining good housekeeping across the jetty and surrounding areas.
• Assisting with emergency response procedures when required.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties to support the operation of the site.

About You

• Ideally experienced within an marine, port or similar environment.
• Mechanically minded, with some experience of basic machinery maintenance.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a hands-on role.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow procedures and risk assessments.
• Confident operating machinery, or willing and capable of completing the necessary training.
• Reliable, practical and willing to get involved across a varied role.
• Able to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.

Working Hours & Flexibility

• The standard working hours are 07:00am to 17:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• On non-shipping days, these will generally be the normal working hours. However, when a dry bulk shipment is being discharged, the working day can typically extend to around 12 hours.
• There may also be a requirement for some weekend flexibility, depending on vessel arrival and discharge schedules. The exact requirements and flexibility expected can be discussed in more detail during the interview.

If you have a practical, mechanical or industrial background and are looking for a hands-on role where no two days are necessarily the same, we would love to hear from you.