Dock Operative
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 147138 |
Summary
Dock Operative
Location: London, E20 1EJ
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
As a Dock Operative, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping the service yard running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
Job Description
Working closely with the ISS on-site team and taking direction from the Duty Manager, you’ll help ensure operations flow seamlessly while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety for our client.
This is a varied and active role, working five days a week on a shift pattern that includes every third weekend.
When weekend shifts fall, you’ll still enjoy two consecutive days off during the week, giving you a great balance between work and life.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately record and manage vehicle movements and dwell times.
Support back-of-house operations, including goods delivery, receipt, storage, and final mile deliveries.
Operate IT systems, process paperwork, and use mechanical handling equipment where trained.
Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment in line with Health & Safety policies.
Work collaboratively within a team to meet SLA targets and operational needs.
Communicate effectively and provide accurate information to supervisors as required.
Follow company policies, values, and complete any required training.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
Able to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Location: London, E20 1EJ
Hours of work: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
As a Dock Operative, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping the service yard running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
Job Description
Working closely with the ISS on-site team and taking direction from the Duty Manager, you’ll help ensure operations flow seamlessly while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety for our client.
This is a varied and active role, working five days a week on a shift pattern that includes every third weekend.
When weekend shifts fall, you’ll still enjoy two consecutive days off during the week, giving you a great balance between work and life.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately record and manage vehicle movements and dwell times.
Support back-of-house operations, including goods delivery, receipt, storage, and final mile deliveries.
Operate IT systems, process paperwork, and use mechanical handling equipment where trained.
Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment in line with Health & Safety policies.
Work collaboratively within a team to meet SLA targets and operational needs.
Communicate effectively and provide accurate information to supervisors as required.
Follow company policies, values, and complete any required training.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
Able to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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