Staffing Solutions
Skilled labour for ports, warehousing and industrial operations
Through Humber Personnel Labour Agency, Portull supports businesses with trained, reliable labour for port operations, warehouse environments and specialist industrial work.
Reliable staffing support backed by industry training
Humber Personnel Labour Agency provides skilled labour to support ports, logistics, warehousing and industrial operations. The team includes experienced stevedores, lashing operatives, machinery operators and warehouse staff who understand the demands of fast-moving working environments.
Working alongside Portull Training Services, HPLA is able to support clients with a workforce that is not only experienced, but also trained in the safe and efficient use of essential plant, machinery and port-related skills.
Humber Personnel Labour Agency
Humber Personnel Labour Agency has been supporting the ports industry since 2013, supplying a dedicated workforce for vessel operations, cargo handling and wider industrial labour requirements.
The team includes experienced stevedores with hands-on knowledge of loading and discharging vessels of different sizes, working with cargo such as timber, steel, animal feed, wheat gluten and other bulk goods.
Port and cargo handling support
Operatives are trained to work safely and efficiently with essential port machinery, including forklifts, loading shovels and cranes, helping businesses access dependable labour when and where it is needed.
Specialist labour services
HPLA supports a range of specialist operations across ports, logistics and warehousing, with teams available for both regular operational support and contract-based labour requirements.
- Stevedoring and vessel loading support
- Discharging vessels of varying sizes
- Ro-Ro lashing operations
- Trailer, heavy plant, machinery and vehicle handling
- 24/7 berthing and mooring services
- Forklift and Combi driver supply
- Warehouse operatives, including pickers and walkers
Trained people, practical standards
A key strength of HPLA is its partnership with Portull Training Services. This connection helps ensure staff have access to high-quality, accredited training in plant, machinery, stevedoring and workplace safety.
The partnership also helps create routes into work by connecting training, local employment schemes and potential job opportunities, supporting both employers and individuals looking to build careers in industry.
Accreditation and compliance
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation professional membership
- Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority licence
- Access to accredited plant, machinery and stevedore training through Portull
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Current job vacancies
Explore the latest opportunities published by Humber Personnel Labour Agency for port, warehouse, logistics and industrial work.
HGV Drivers Wanted
HGV Class 1 Steel Drivers – £21.00p.h. Overview – Immediate starts available We are seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Steel Drivers to join our team for day / tramping work. Must have track record of 2 year minimum steel experience essential for this position. Drivers will need to complete a driving assessment prior to starting, […]
View vacancyMulti-Skilled Port Operatives Wanted
We are looking for multi-skilled port operatives to join our team. Previous port experience is preferred, particularly experience handling and moving bulk cargo, steel and timber. CHIP and slinging certificates would be an advantage. If you have relevant experience and are available to start soon, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to […]
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Complete the application form below to tell us about your experience, licences, certificates and availability. If your application progresses, the HPLA team will contact you about any additional onboarding information required.
Need labour — or looking for your next opportunity?
Employers can speak to the team about skilled staffing support, while candidates can apply directly to join the HPLA workforce.