About Your Future Company
Cork Port Terminal Services is a subsidiary of The Port of Cork Company which is a commercial state-owned company with statutory responsibility for the management, control, operation, and development of Cork Harbour. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a unique Cork business with a global outlook. This is a fantastic chance to join a fast-paced organisation that is central to Ireland's connectivity to the world.
Who Are We Looking For?
Operator Cork Port Terminal Services
The Company promotes Diversity and Inclusion in our workplace as we know to be successful, we need diverse talent with different skills, and abilities. We are looking to recruit an energetic, initiative-taking, and enthusiastic person who wishes to join our fast-paced operations team.
Your Role
This is a hands-on role, which will keep you challenged in a very busy Port while providing yard and ship side services, recording cargo and assisting in all aspects of cargo handling of the inbound and outbound vessels of our developing CON/RO & RO/RO business. You will work on the dock side and on ships helping with the movement of freight and cargo and will train on various pieces of cargo handling equipment to support ship and terminal operations.
Required Skills
* Strong commitment to safety, with a keen awareness of safety protocols
* Self-motivated, with a proactive, can-do attitude
* Highly adaptable, with a flexible approach to working hours and tasks
* Strong communicator, fluent in both spoken and written interactions
* Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, with a sharp analytical mindset
* Performs calmly and effectively under pressure
* Collaborative team player who values shared goals and success
* Independent self-starter, ready to take initiative and deliver results
* Work well under pressure
Qualifications And Experience
* Prior experience operating heavy transport vehicles, fork truck and machinery is required and will enhance your training across a range of port equipment.
* Experience in a port environment is beneficial, though not essential.
* Relevant experience with heavy transport, plant machinery, or other types of industrial machinery will be a strong asset.
* On-the-job training will be provided; however, candidates must hold a full drivers license (car or HGV).
This is an exciting opportunity to start work in the Port and develop your career where in return we will offer you a generous remuneration package.
What are the Benefits?
You work as part of a highly skilled operations team. You will receive firsthand experience, ongoing learning, and the chance to grow in a port environment.
* An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate including an excellent starting salary and hybrid working.
* Additional benefits include defined contribution pension scheme, company days as additional leave, bike to work scheme, employee loan schemes, company events, Employee Assistance Program, on-site parking, sick pay, health insurance, biennial health screenings, education and professional development support.
* You will be provided with training and development, to further develop your skills and knowledge in various aspects of the role.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit both a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, interests, and motivation for joining the Operations team at Cork Port Terminal Services and your curriculum vitae before Thursday 17th April 2025.
Skills
Full license (car or HGV). Experience with HGV, Fork truck or Heavy plant. Port environment experience is beneficial.
Benefits
Market leading rates of pay. Defined contribution pension. Paid holiday and sick leave.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Building Construction
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