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Machine Operator
2026-04-03T18:34:51+00:00
Continental Container Terminals Ltd (CCTL)
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
UGX
MONTH
2026-04-10T17:00:00+00:00
8

K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

1 Pre-Operation Inspections and Equipment Operation

  • Conduct mandatory pre-shift inspections on all assigned machines including hydraulic systems, tyres, forks, spreader bars, lights, mirrors, and all safety devices before commencing operations.
  • Operate assigned fleet machines to lift, stack, position, and transport loaded and empty containers within the ICD yard in accordance with TOS instructions.
  • Execute accurate stacking of containers at designated bay, row, and tier positions, handling all ISO container sizes with the correct spreader configuration.

2 Minor Maintenance, Documentation, and Compliance

  • Perform basic daily maintenance including cleaning cabs and undercarriages, greasing pivot points, and visual inspection of structural components.
  • Report all mechanical defects, hydraulic leaks, and warning light activations to the Supervisor – Machine Equipment promptly.
  • Complete all required shift documentation accurately including pre-operation checklists, fuel consumption records, and defect reports.
  • Any other tasks assigned.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S A N D R E Q U I R E M E N T S

REQUIREMENT DETAIL

  • Minimum Education Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Plant Operations
  • Operator Licence Valid operator's licence for heavy plant and lifting equipment (forklifts, reach stackers, RTGs)
  • Experience Minimum 8 years' hands-on experience operating container-handling equipment in an ICD, container terminal, port, or heavy logistics environment
  • Technical Knowledge Working understanding of hydraulic systems, spreader mechanisms, loadmoment indicators, and basic mechanical checks
  • Safety Awareness Thorough knowledge of standards applicable to container-handling operations
  • Conduct mandatory pre-shift inspections on all assigned machines including hydraulic systems, tyres, forks, spreader bars, lights, mirrors, and all safety devices before commencing operations.
  • Operate assigned fleet machines to lift, stack, position, and transport loaded and empty containers within the ICD yard in accordance with TOS instructions.
  • Execute accurate stacking of containers at designated bay, row, and tier positions, handling all ISO container sizes with the correct spreader configuration.
  • Perform basic daily maintenance including cleaning cabs and undercarriages, greasing pivot points, and visual inspection of structural components.
  • Report all mechanical defects, hydraulic leaks, and warning light activations to the Supervisor – Machine Equipment promptly.
  • Complete all required shift documentation accurately including pre-operation checklists, fuel consumption records, and defect reports.
  • Any other tasks assigned.
  • Working understanding of hydraulic systems, spreader mechanisms, loadmoment indicators, and basic mechanical checks
  • Thorough knowledge of standards applicable to container-handling operations
  • Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Plant Operations
  • Valid operator's licence for heavy plant and lifting equipment (forklifts, reach stackers, RTGs)
professional certificate
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JOB-69d0084b41454

Vacancy title:
Machine Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Continental Container Terminals Ltd (CCTL)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 10 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

1 Pre-Operation Inspections and Equipment Operation

  • Conduct mandatory pre-shift inspections on all assigned machines including hydraulic systems, tyres, forks, spreader bars, lights, mirrors, and all safety devices before commencing operations.
  • Operate assigned fleet machines to lift, stack, position, and transport loaded and empty containers within the ICD yard in accordance with TOS instructions.
  • Execute accurate stacking of containers at designated bay, row, and tier positions, handling all ISO container sizes with the correct spreader configuration.

2 Minor Maintenance, Documentation, and Compliance

  • Perform basic daily maintenance including cleaning cabs and undercarriages, greasing pivot points, and visual inspection of structural components.
  • Report all mechanical defects, hydraulic leaks, and warning light activations to the Supervisor – Machine Equipment promptly.
  • Complete all required shift documentation accurately including pre-operation checklists, fuel consumption records, and defect reports.
  • Any other tasks assigned.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S A N D R E Q U I R E M E N T S

REQUIREMENT DETAIL

  • Minimum Education Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Plant Operations
  • Operator Licence Valid operator's licence for heavy plant and lifting equipment (forklifts, reach stackers, RTGs)
  • Experience Minimum 8 years' hands-on experience operating container-handling equipment in an ICD, container terminal, port, or heavy logistics environment
  • Technical Knowledge Working understanding of hydraulic systems, spreader mechanisms, loadmoment indicators, and basic mechanical checks
  • Safety Awareness Thorough knowledge of standards applicable to container-handling operations

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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All suitable qualified and interested candidates should send their applications ( addressed to the Human Resource Manager) attached with CVs, certified copies of academic documents ( Originals are to be presented in interviews)and copies of stamped salary pay slips for December, January and February 2025-2026 by close of business 10th April 2026.

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, April 10 2026
Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala
Posted: 03-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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