Container Terminal Operator

About the job

At the container terminal in Meppel, inland barges and trucks come together to move containers. Your job is to load, unload and move containers safely and efficiently. You do not need experience with all the machines, as long as you are motivated to learn.

What you'll do

• Move containers between vessels and trucks using a reachstacker and overhead crane
• Operate terminal machines with accuracy and keep an eye on the overall operation
• Process container intake and release in the administrative system
• Check that the correct procedures are followed
• Keep the workplace safe
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance on machines and containers
• Help troubleshoot simple faults
• Work in a team where everyone carries their own responsibility

What we ask

• A practical attitude and an interest in logistics and machines
• No fear of heights and attention to safety
• Technical knowledge is a plus
• MBO (Dutch intermediate vocational education) level, preferably in logistics, or comparable work experience
• Relevant certificates, or willingness to obtain them, including reachstacker and empty handler
• Ability to travel to the terminal in Meppel independently

What we offer

• Salary from €2,800 to €3,200 gross per month, depending on knowledge and experience
• Allowances under the TLN CAO (CAO is a Dutch collective labour agreement): 30% for overtime, 50% for Saturdays, 100% for Sundays and public holidays, 19% for night shifts between 21:00 and 05:00
• Pension contributions through StiPP
• Travel cost reimbursement under the TLN CAO: €0.23 per kilometre, from the 10th kilometre up to a maximum of 35 kilometres one way
• Vakantiegeld (Dutch statutory holiday allowance) of 8% and a minimum of 24 days of leave
• Training and advancement opportunities in the container logistics sector
• Varied work with the prospect of long-term employment

How to apply

Submit your application via the application form on our website.