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Terminal Operative (Sponsored Reserve)

Terminal Operative (Sponsored Reserve)

Location:  Marchwood, England
Salary:  GBP23524 - GBP23524 per annum + Bonuses


Terminal Operative
Permanent Position
8.30am - 5pm (Standard working hours, flexibility may be required)
Southampton Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Permanent General Terminal Operatives to join a leading port operating Company and support their port operations within the facility. The company works alongside the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on their premises, meaning candidates who are successful in this role are required to train to become Sponsored Reserves for the MoD.

Your day to day duties could include:
Loading/unloading cargo from commercial and/or military vessels
Working within the team to ensure safe mooring of vessels
Weighbridge operation
Tallying and controlling movement of cargo which will require training towards MHE licences (paid for by the employer)

With the Sponsored Reserve element of the role, there will be opportunities to deploy worldwide on short assignments (2-5 days; Africa, Middle East, Europe, America etc.) to meet and discharge/load the vessels. There will also be opportunities to deploy for longer durations (up to 6 months) to carry out vessel operations.

In order to support the MoD both in the UK and overseas, applicants will be trained to become Sponsored Reserves (SR). SRs gain experience in both worlds of MoD and civilian environments, which provides global exposure to the industry. This involves up to 38 days per year specialist trade training with the Army to enable port operatives to deploy to certain places where uniformed service is required, this training is completed within your working hours. Training includes obtaining a Cat C HGV licence and familiarisation on driving some military vehicles.

This role is also suitable for serving Army, Navy or RAF Reservists who can transfer across without repeating the Forces application process subject to terms and conditions.

Salary and bonuses
Basic salary is £23,063 per annum for General Terminal Operatives, which is enhanced through completion of Sponsored Reserve training by the following annual bonus payment amounts:
• On completion of training: £2,300 (taxable); after which
• Year 1: £444 (tax free)
• Year 2: £982 (tax free)
• Year 3 & 4: £1,517 (tax free)
• Year 5 and onwards: £1,759 (tax free)

In addition, for working abroad, individuals will receive a further payment of £1,000 per month or pro-rata whilst working away (up to a maximum of £6,000 for a 6-month deployment).

Benefits
Holiday – 20 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Accrue additional 3 days after 5 full years of service, plus additional 2 days after a further 5 full years of service (total 25 days after 10 years).
Additional paid Post Deployment Holiday – subject to length of deployment.
Pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay, after completion of probationary period
Free parking
Onsite café
Access to free gym within army barracks
Army medical cover (upon mobilisation)
Deployment opportunities around the world - Norway, Germany, Albania, Morocco, Gibraltar, Jordan, UAE, Oman, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Portugal, Kenya, Belize and Falkland Islands etc.

Due to the requirement of joining the Sponsored Reserves applicants will need to meet the relevant recruitment criteria including medical and security clearance.

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