Terminal Supervisor
Permanent
Salary: Band 7 - £31,067 to £35,235 p.a.
Shift allowance - £6,835 to £7,752 p.a.
Contractual overtime: £12,282 to £13,930 p.a.
(Gross pay including allowances £50,184 to £56,917 p.a.)
Hours: An average of 44.63 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays) worked over a variable shift pattern covering 24/7 operations.
The Service:
Portsmouth City Council (PCC) controls all its maritime activities through the Port Service. Portsmouth International Port (PIP) comprises the Cruise & Ferry Port (CFP), Flathouse and Albert Johnson Quays and the Camber.
What is the role?
Working as one of a team of Terminal Supervisors, the role requires you to work with colleagues whilst on shift, to oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Port Service. This includes all aspects of security, freight and passenger operations, along with associated staff and contractors, ensuring operations are delivered in a safe, secure, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.
Whilst on a night shift, there may also be some requirement to support the berthing master with mooring operations between 2359 and 0555 as requested by the DPOM.
Who is the person?
You must have:
1. A background in a port environment across operational areas and activities, preferably with experience at supervisory level.
2. Hold, or be in the process of completing a 'Managing Safely' Health & Safety course, or a course of equal or higher standing.
3. Good working knowledge and understanding of DGHAR and ISPS code.
4. Excellent computer skills using a variety of software packages.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with customer service skills, be customer-focused and be able to demonstrate your ability in communicating with people at all levels including the general public, accurate spoken and written English.
6. The ability to work as part of the wider team but also use own initiative to take control of situations effectively, efficiently, and calmly.
7. Be capable of critical thinking when decision making.
8. Flexible in your approach to work tasks, in order to meet the demands of the business.
9. VHF license holder.
10. Experience in working outdoors in all weathers, as the role will entail a significant amount of outdoor working.
11. Be resilient and able to work in a high demand, service delivery led environment.
12. Be fit and able to work in a high-risk environment and conduct safety-critical work such as 'At Height' and wearing safety equipment such as 'Fall Arrest harness', be capable of entering and exiting high vehicles and walking for extended durations.
13. Hold a valid and clean, full UK driving license.
14. Ability to work a shift pattern over a 24hr period and be flexible with regards to working duties & hours.
Desirable:
1. Financial awareness and capable of managing costs to budget demands.
2. A demonstrable history of personal and professional development.
3. A desire to progress through formal and informal training and development.
The role will require supplied uniform to be worn at all times, as well as personal protective equipment as directed by the service and in line with required safe systems of work and risk assessments.
Closing date: 27th December 2024
Interviews: From 2nd January 2025
When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please ensure your C.V. is tailored to the role following the advice above and that it includes your full work history, explaining any gaps and includes employers' name and address.
All employees and third parties working for the Port Service are subject to a Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing.
It is now standard practice for the Port to conduct Drug & Alcohol testing at the pre-employment stage. This will be conducted as part of the interview process on the day for those selected for interview, if not already part of the Port Service.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.
We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work-life balance, offering the following rewards:
* A generous pension scheme
* Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
* A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco
* Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
* Potential to purchase additional annual leave
* Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
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