Seasonal Stevedore
| Company: | Port of Dover |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.49 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Dover, CT17 9FJ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Port of Dover Cargo Ltd (POD Cargo) are looking for motivated and reliable Tier 1 Stevedores on a Seasonal contract to join our Operations Team. This is a hands-on role involving the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and storage of a wide variety of cargo, both on vessels and within our warehouse facilities.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day port operations, working across multiple environments including quayside, onboard vessels, and warehouse settings.
Key Responsibilities
• Load and unload cargo vessels safely and efficiently (vehicles, containers, pallets, grain, and more)
• Assist with container lashing operations, including fitting and removing twist locks
• Support mooring and un-mooring of vessels, including provision of gangways
• Operate a range of equipment including forklifts, pallet trucks, and reach trucks
• Work within vessel hatches during cargo operations
• Carry out warehouse duties such as put-away, picking, and dispatch
• Complete electronic and paper-based documentation, including pre-use checks and operational records
• Use tablets and other devices to record cargo handling and quality checks
• Support operations across the wider Port (e.g. Cruise Terminal, Eastern Docks)
• Assist in the training and mentoring of new team members where required
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