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