Dockers, Slingers and Stevedores
12AI USED FOR12%moving to57%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS →
Dockers, Slingers and Stevedores
Dockers, slingers and stevedores are the backbone of the UK's shipping industry, ensuring that goods are loaded and unloaded efficiently at ports. With the rise of global trade, this career offers exciting opportunities for those who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy physical work.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Who hires for this
DP WorldA leading global logistics company, DP World operates ports and terminals around the world, providing a range of services in cargo handling.ABP PortsThe UK's largest port operator, ABP Ports manages 21 ports across England, Wales and Scotland, offering diverse career opportunities.Port of London AuthorityResponsible for the management of the River Thames, the Port of London Authority offers various roles in port operations and management.P&O FerriesA major ferry operator in the UK, P&O Ferries provides opportunities in cargo handling and logistics across its fleet.Forth PortsOperating several ports in Scotland, Forth Ports offers a range of roles in stevedoring and port management.