General Hand

at  Lyttelton Port of Christchurch

• Permanent role
• Lyttelton based
• Some weekend work involved
  Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea
  When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Full / Current NZ Driver Licence Class 2 with F endorsement (Class 4 preferable)
• High level of physical fitness, ability to complete manual work
• Heavy and mobile plant operating experience
• Able to work the two shift patterns 0600-1400 & 1400-2200
• Flexibility to work overtime when required
• Experience in cargo handling and/or logistics is preferable
• Basic level of computer literacy
  About LPC
  We are Lyttelton Port Company (LPC), the largest Port in the South Island, committed to Leading the Way for our people and our region.
  With a focus firmly on the future, LPC is a vital link in both Canterbury and the South Island’s supply chain. We are a company focused on our people and have a passion to strengthen our position as a key hub port in the global transport network. Simply put, we ensure the essential goods and services our region need are delivered every day.
  Who we are and what we’re here to achieve: this is an exciting time to join LPC. Our purpose is to facilitate the sustainable trade for Canterbury, with sustainability and the safety of our people at the centre of everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic general hand to assist our Port Services team with day-to-day bulk cargo activities such as: operation of mobile plant, setting up wharf for bulk operations, inspections, housekeeping, checking vehicles, plant, and equipment. This is a dynamic and busy industry, so no two days are the same, which requires flexibility, good communication skills and the ability to respond to the demands of the shipping schedule.
Prioritising tasks and showing initiative is a key part of this role, one day you could be driving our water truck and towing our hopper, then you could be helping set up for our bulk operations.

APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

If you’re up for the challenge, hit the apply button now.
Applications close: Sunday 17th November 5pm.
For further information, please email recruitment@lpc.co.nz