At a Glance
- Tasks: Secure heavy cargo for transport using various lashing techniques and equipment.
- Company: Established logistics company with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Earn £13.00 per hour, enjoy weekdays only, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Full-time hours with long-term career prospects in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the logistics industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in lashing or heavy logistics preferred; must be physically fit.
The predicted salary is between 13 - 13 £ per hour.
Streamline Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Lashing Operative to join a well-established logistics company based in Stanford-le-Hope.
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
- 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.
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Lashing Operative employer: Streamline Services Consultancy Limited
Streamline Services Consultancy Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where experienced professionals can thrive in their roles. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company provides flexible working hours and competitive pay, ensuring that team members can balance their professional and personal lives effectively. Located in England, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values strong relationships with clients and colleagues, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in the construction industry.
Contact Details:
Streamline Services Consultancy Limited Recruitment Team
