Role: Freight Operations Team Leader.
Location: Port of Immingham.
Salary: £36,000 per annum (paid 4 weekly)
Application closing date: Friday 21/03/25.
Interviews: 26/03/25 - 28/03/25.
Hours: 08.00 - 16.00 Monday to Friday with alternate weekends. (176 fixed hour contract. Days off will be Saturday and Sunday one week and Sunday and Monday the week after)
Why work for Stafforce?
Stafforce is a UK leading provider within the Ports and Shipping sector, offering excellent training to ensure you can be your best in Ports! We provide part-time or full-time hours working either as a flexible worker (pick your shift) or as a permanent employee (working on guaranteed hours contracts). Stafforce Ports has over 20 years of experience supporting local workers to become a wide range of roles within the ports from quayside to crane!
We offer excellent benefits inclusive of:
* Subsidised travel
* Enhanced Holiday entitlement
* Weekly Pay
* Great discounts for well-known brands on our online portal
* 24/7 Medical care through our online portal
* Flexible Working
* Guaranteed Contracts
We are seeking an experienced and motivated freight team leader to oversee a team of 10 freight administrators. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient check-in process of cargo, managing customs clearance, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
The freight team leader will also be responsible for helping with the investigation of accidents and incidents, controlling PPE allocation, managing the team's roster, and ensuring the team is sufficiently staffed. The ideal candidate will be proactive with a strong background in freight operations and safety compliance.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead, motivate, and manage a team of 10 freight administrators to ensure high performance, exceptional customer service, and efficient service delivery.
2. Ensure accurate completion and timely submission of all shipping and customer documentation and oversee the check-in process of freight at the terminal.
3. Contribute to the Health and Safety and Environmental Management of all freight operations.
4. Conduct thorough investigations to determine the cause of accidents or incidents, document findings, and provide actionable recommendations for prevention.
5. Ensure safe entry/exit to the terminal, managing traffic flow and congestion.
6. Identify training requirements and discuss with the operations team and Stafforce to identify opportunities.
7. Compile reports for the operations manager regarding terminal peak hours, average booking-in times, and staff average hours.
8. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery.
9. Review and help produce SSOW/RA and safe working practices for duties within the freight operation.
10. Oversee the allocation, control, and maintenance of PPE for the freight team.
11. Control and update the current employee 4 on 4 off roster to ensure adequate staffing levels.
The above list is an example of the duties required; however, this is not limited, and you may be asked to perform whatever duties the company requires of you within your capabilities and in keeping with your level of responsibility.
Skills, experiences, qualifications, and competencies:
1. A safety-focused individual with a proven track record of managing team safety in a high-paced, intense, 24/7 operational environment.
2. Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
3. Articulate and able to use a variety of communication channels.
4. Evidence of motivating others, demonstrating energy and enthusiasm.
5. Excellent report writing skills.
6. Strong IT skills evidenced in an operational environment.
7. Preferable experience working with Destin8/Freightlink platforms.
About Us:
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.
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