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Tug Driver

*No CPC required*

Excellent Training Opportunities to start a career within Ports!

Days & Nights

12 hour shifts

We are able to offer flexible working and permanent opportunities across the Humber Ports as Tug Drivers.

Why work for Stafforce?

Stafforce are UK leading provider within the Ports and Shipping sector, offering excellent training to ensure you can be your best in Ports! We are able to provide part-time or full time hours working either a flexible worker (pick your shift) or as a permanent employee (working on guaranteed hours contracts) Stafforce Ports has over 20years experience supporting local workers to become a wide range of roles within the ports from quayside to crane!

We offer excellent benefits inclusive of:

Subsidised travel
Enhanced Holiday entitlement
Weekly Pay
Great discounts for well known brands on our online portal
24/7 Medical care through our online portal
Flexible Working
Guaranteed Contracts

What is the role of a Tug Driver?

Working as a Tug driver across the Humber Ports within a team to ensure the safe discharge of cargo, tug drivers are critical to the function of the port. Ports operate 24/7 so flexibility is essential to success within the role.

Operating a Tugmaster to pull trailers
Operating a Tug Tipper to transfer cargo
Quayside duties as required which may include Slinger Banksman under the crane or Vehicle Banksman to ensure safe flow of traffic
Completing daily machinery checks
Working as part of a team to ensure safety within all operationsWhat experience do you need to be a Tug Driver?

To be a successful tug driver you must have a good understanding of Health and Safety as well as a Full UK Driving licence, experience driving large vehicles such as HGV, LGV or Buses is highly desirable.

Full UK Driving Licence
Previous experience operating a Tugmaster or Tug Tipper is highly desirable however training can be provided
Previous experience as a RoRo tug driver is desirable but not essential as full training can be provided
Experience operating large vehicles such as HGV, LGV, 7t+, Coaches or Buses is desirable but not essential
Flexible approach to work
Keen to learn new skills
Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable e.g. Tug Driver, Roro Driver, Lorry Driver, Port Operative. Crane Driver, Shovel Driver, Tug Tipper Driver, Class 2 Driver, Class 1 DriverIf you believe you have the right attitude and experience to thrive in a career within Ports please apply now!

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