• Full Time
• Application Closes 15 Mar 2022
• Otago - Otago
• Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment

Port Otago Group’s business comprises a regional container terminal, bulk port activities, cruise (on hold) and property investment and development.

We service South Canterbury, Otago and Southland, working with customers to streamline their supply chains. Our culture is hands-on, safety focused and encourages continuous improvement.

We are looking for Seasonal Wash Pad Operators to join our Depot Team on a fixed term contract to assist us during our busy season! This fixed term contract will take you through until 30 June 2022.

Things you should know about the job :

Our Wash Pad area contains 4 wash pads situated here at our Port Otago site in Port Chalmers. Our Wash Pad team looks after the container wash function in accordance with MAF Biosecurity regulations and our customer’s requirements.

The roles entails cleaning of containers to MAF and customer standards and completing audit sheets as required. Ability to use the Jade CMS features relevant to role is required.

This is a physical role where you need to be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions at any hour.

Hour’s of work :

You will be required to work 3 to 5 days a week (preferably 5 days) based on 8 hour shifts rostered over a 7 day period.

Our week starts Saturday 0700 and ends Friday 2300.

During our peak season regular second shift activity may be required therefore flexibility around working hours is essential as you could be asked to work day or afternoon shifts.

Shift patterns are : Shift 1 from 0700-1500 and shift 2 from 1500-2300.

You will have the following key attributes :

• A true passion for Health & Safety not afraid to speak up!
• The physical ability to undertake heavy labouring, with an excellent safety record
• Ability to learn to use our Jade CMS system
• Have the ability to follow set procedures and standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and with others
• Alignment to Port Otago’s values

What’s in it for you?

In return, you can look forward to a competitive wage, a company which prides itself on ongoing Health and Wellness initiatives, and a collaborative work environment which encourages people to be as great as they can be.

Safety is our #1 priority and therefore preferred applicants will be required to have a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests.

Port Otago also conducts random drug and alcohol tests on an on-going basis.

Full Ministry of Justice Checks and ACC records will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Legislation requires that this position needs to be performed by someone who is vaccinated against Covid-19.