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About the Role

Based at Waterfront House, this is a key operational leadership role within the yard at Lyttelton Port Company (LPC). Reporting to the Team Leader, the Yard Leading Hands play a critical role in coordinating and executing safe, efficient, and compliant yard operations aligned to the daily operational plan. This is a Monday - Friday position - no shift work required.

Working closely with Operations Leadership, Planning and Excellence Teams, and frontline Cargo Handlers, you will help ensure yard activities are delivered to a high standard while meeting strict regulatory requirements with external stakeholders such as Customs and MPI.

This role is hands‑on and operational, combining technical expertise with coordination responsibility. From overseeing daily MPI inspections and Customs X‑ray processes to designing lift plans for Out of Gauge (OOG) cargo, you will su...