Tauranga Skilled Stevedore

ABOUT US At SSA New Zealand we are proud of our heritage as a National Stevedore. We have over 30 years' experience operating in New Zealand Ports, handling every type of cargo moving in and out of the country. We provide Stevedoring services at all New Zealand ports and are physically located in 8, with hundreds of employees both permanent and casual across the country. SSA New Zealand is also part of the SSA Marine group with over 250 terminals and operating locations around the world. 

ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with the loading, and unloading of vessels, and ensuring cargo is loaded and discharged efficiently and safely. The successful candidate will be part of a highly-skilled team working on the wharf or on the vessel with core skills including operating a ship's crane, excavator, forklift and digger. You will also hold a current full driver's licence, have a good level of literacy and physical fitness, as well as the ability to work at heights. We are searching for an ambitious individual with exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow instructions about how to work in and around cargoes. This is a permanent role with guaranteed hours providing opportunity for increased hours as you progress in your role. The Tauranga operation is a 24/7 business encompassing 12-hour day and night shifts inclusive of weekends and public holidays. Out port availability to travel throughout NZ will be required from time to time if any SSA business unit requires labour.

Prior stevedoring or mobile plant experience including digger driving, lifting equipment and working with log cargoes is desirable, however we also support a rigorous training program for the right candidate.

BENEFITS Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance Career advancement and development opportunities Match up to 7% superannuation or Kiwi Saver Contribution

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must hold a full NZ Driver's Licence Class 1, and be prepared to undertake training to attain Class 2 with WT&R's. All successful candidates must also under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and D&A assessment, and must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

This advertisement will close on Friday 24th May 2024.