Port Operator; Weekend Night Shifts

Job Description

Location:

Forth Ports Ltd, Carron House, Dock Road

Job Title:

Port Operator

Location:

Port of Grangemouth

Compensation:
Salary - £29,909 + Shift allowance - £7,628

Hours:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 33 hours per week.

We are seeking to strengthen our skilled Port Operations team by recruiting an enthusiastic and committed Port Operator to work a constant weekend night shift pattern.

After your initial training period which will involve working Monday to Friday day shift (approximately 4 weeks), you will work 3 x 12 hour night shifts, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 33 hours per week.

Plant driving is a major part of the role, and you will be trained to drive port plant equipment including straddle carriers, forklifts and tugs.

Our working environment comprises warehouses, quaysides or the hold of ships. Your main duties will be loading and discharging ships and a range of other tasks associated with cargo handling, warehousing and distribution.

Plant driving is a major part of the role, and you will be trained to drive port plant equipment including straddle carriers, forklifts and tugs. Your main duties will be loading and discharging ships and a range of other tasks associated with cargo handling, warehousing and distribution.

• Some plant driving experience and a valid forklift truck licence.
• Good numeracy and basic IT skills.
• Previous shift working experience preferred.
• Available to work regular overtime.
• A full driving licence, valid in the UK, and meet Group 2 driver medical fitness standards.
• Right to work in the UK.

• A competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A defined pension scheme and life assurance.
• A structured Port Operator training programme.
• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking.
• Attractive family friendly policies.
• Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays.
• Gym Flex health club memberships.

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.

Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day.

The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

• Must have experience driving heavy plant machinery or HGV class 1/2.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Friday 6th March, 2026

Fulltime

£37,537.00 yearly

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.