The RoleThe General Operative will join our stevedoring team based in Greenore Port assisting with the handling of cargo to/from vessels and in our terminals using our plant, machinery, and equipment. Daily, the General Operative will moor/unmoor vessels, move cargo for our customers using our plant, machinery, and equipment such as cranes, forklifts, wheel loaders, bobcats, and work to keep our equipment and work areas clean and orderly. Apart from driving plant and machinery, levels of admin will be required for tallying and weighbridge operation. For these roles, the candidate will require a good attention to detail and be computer literate. RequirementsOffer of employment will be conditional on successful completion of training. No initial experience is necessary, as full training will be provided. The hours for this position will be based on ships schedules but be generally Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 with overtime some evenings until 20:00. Due to shipping schedules, hours can be unpredictable and change last minute and weekend working from time to time.Close proximity to the port is important, due to ship schedules Who We’re Looking ForThe successful candidate will possess the following:• Full, clean Category B driving licence or an equivalent driving license from another country which is valid in Ireland• Fluency in English, both spoken and written• Good literacy and numerical skills• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines• Proven ability to work within a team Ideally, the successful candidate will have previous warehousing or cargo handling experience, but this is not a requirement. Also, HGV or large plant equipment experience, a HGV licence, and or forklift licence would be an advantage. Compensation & Benefits20 days annual leavePremiums paid for any Public Holiday or Sunday workedRegular overtime at time and one-halfExpected average overtime of 8hrs per week, bringing the average working week to 48hrs The successful candidate will also be eligible to receive:• Company Pension Scheme (with company contributions)• Death In Service Benefit• Dental Care Scheme• Vision/Eye Care