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.
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.
You will have:
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.
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:
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!

Central to growing the UK’s economy, logistics and sustainability journey, we are driven by a vision to become the industry leader for safety, performance and sustainable growth. Our operations enable the efficient flow of cargo and the role we play is key for the nation’s economic growth and prosperity, helping to connect markets worldwide and facilitating global trade.
Our strategically placed ports service the following:
- Clydeport
- Heysham
- Humber Bulk Terminal
- Liverpool
- Dublin
- Manchester Ship Canal
- Great Yarmouth
- London Medway
Regardless of size or commodity we can service your business through our ports and facilities with an infrastructure which is built to help you thrive. Each of our solutions have been created with sustainability, reliability, and innovation in mind.
Find out more at our website.