Dock Operative

Dock Operatives

Are you seeking a practical, hands-on role in an essential industry, where safety, teamwork and development are at the heart of what we do?  We are seeking Dock Operatives to join our container terminal team at the Port of Dublin, where we will support you to build your skills, gain valuable experience and progress your career in a role that makes a real difference every day.

Your role

As a Dock Operative, you will play a vital role in keeping our terminal running safely and efficiently. Working as part of a supportive team that helps move containerised goods for customers and communities. You will be trained to operate a variety of ground based plant (Shunt, Empty Container Handler, Reach stacker), followed by vertical plant as required (STS and CRMG cranes),carry out pre-checks on plant, machinery and equipment prior to commencing operations, reporting any damages and defects without delay.

What you’ll bring

You will have:

• previous experience operating plant and equipment;


• the ability to solve problems and deliver appropriate solutions to drive forward the operation;


• strong team skills;


• a full Irish driving licence.

Who are we?

Already one of Ireland’s leading port companies, with a group turnover in excess of £500 million, We have ambitious plans to transform the supply chain for our customers and the communities we are part of.  We  are investing to decarbonise our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.   But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to thrive.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• Matched Contribution Pension


• Cycle2Work Scheme


• Commitment to learning and personal development 


• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our employee assistance programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!