As a Flat Rack Lashing Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring oversized, heavy, and irregular project cargo is safely secured to flat rack containers for transportation.
Key Responsibilities
* Secure heavy machinery, vehicles, and industrial cargo onto flat rack containers using chains, steel wire ropes, heavy-duty straps, and turnbuckles.
* Apply a range of lashing methods including top-over, loop, and cross lashing techniques.
* Inspect and prepare certified lashing equipment, ensuring all gear is safe and fit for use.
* Assist with the placement of dunnage, timber blocking, and anti-slip materials to ensure correct weight distribution and cargo stability.
* Operate manual and mechanical tensioning equipment to achieve the required restraint capacity.
* Carry out safety inspections before cargo is dispatched.
* Work closely with the operations team to ensure all loading activities are completed efficiently and safely.
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience in lashing, cargo securing, port operations, or heavy logistics is preferred.
* A good understanding of safe loading and cargo restraint practices is advantageous.
* Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
* Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team.
* Applicants must have their own transport or live locally to Stanford-le-Hope due to the location and start time.
What's on Offer?
* £13.00 per hour.
* Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekends.
* Consistent full-time hours (07:00–17:00).
* Opportunity to secure a permanent position after a successful temporary period.
* Join a growing logistics operation with long-term career prospects.
If you're looking for your next opportunity in the logistics industry and have experience securing heavy cargo, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV
Salary description
£13.00 - £13.00 per year