Terminal Operator

About the job

A terminal operator works at a port terminal in Terneuzen. The job gives you a lot of independence. You handle both technical and operational tasks, and you stay in regular contact with internal and external partners.

What you'll do

• Loading and unloading tankers and road tankers
• Doing administrative work connected to loading and unloading processes
• Spotting and fixing first-line technical faults on your own
• Setting up and operating PLC installations
• Calculating water additions to UAN (a liquid fertiliser product)
• Working with measuring equipment and assessing measurement results
• Staying in contact with internal and external parties to keep the terminal installations running well
• Carrying out cleaning, inspection and maintenance work on installations and the site
• Making sure health, safety, quality and environmental rules are followed
• Using personal protective equipment correctly

Working hours

You work a flexible shift schedule. Ship operations follow vessel arrival times, so flexibility is needed. Larger unloading operations run in shifts. Working at weekends is a regular part of this job.

What we ask

• MBO 3 (Dutch vocational qualification at level 3) or equivalent shown through work experience
• A background or experience in process technology, electrical engineering, logistics or inland shipping is preferred
• Technical insight and knowledge of industrial installations
• Good Dutch and English, both spoken and written
• French is a plus
• You hold, or are willing to obtain, the following certificates:
• Havencertificaat (port certificate)
• Heftruckcertificaat (forklift certificate)
• Terminaltrekkercertificaat (terminal tractor certificate)
• Hoogwerkercertificaat (working at height certificate)
• BHV certificate (first aid and emergency response)
• VCA (Dutch safety certificate for working in high-risk environments)

What we offer

• Salary from €2,900 to €4,200 gross per month, depending on experience, not including supplements for irregular hours
• Training and development opportunities, including obtaining the relevant certificates
• Good employment conditions and a pension scheme
• A close team and an informal atmosphere
• A lot of independence and responsibility in your daily work
• Stable employment with a leading logistics service provider

How to apply

Register using the application form on our website.