Port Loading Operations Foreman at Euro Staffs

Euro Staffs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro Staffs in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced port operations specialist to supervise RORO/LOLO loading for a range of cargo, including vehicles and project materials. You will coordinate with vessel crews, drivers, and port personnel to ensure efficient cargo handling and strict adherence to loading plans.

The role requires 3–5+ years in port operations with hands-on RORO/LOLO experience and a solid understanding of safety, documentation, and cargo movement procedures.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in port operations, cargo handling, marine logistics, terminal operations, or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience in RORO and LOLO loading/unloading operations.
• Experience handling general cargo, vehicles, steel, machinery, and project cargo.
• Strong understanding of cargo staging, yard operations, truck coordination, and vessel loading sequences.
• Familiarity with cargo manifests, delivery notes, gate passes, permits, and cargo movement documentation.
• Good knowledge of HSE, lifting operations, cargo securing, and port safety procedures.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with vessel crews, drivers, lifting teams, suppliers, agents, and port personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple activities according to vessel/shipment schedules.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise RORO and LOLO loading and unloading operations for general cargo, vehicles, steel, machinery, and project materials.
• Coordinate with vessel masters, captains, lifting teams, truck drivers, suppliers, shipping agents, and port personnel to ensure smooth cargo operations.
• Organize cargo staging, yard storage, truck flow, and loading/unloading sequences in line with shipment plans.
• Monitor cargo movement between the yard, trucks, and vessels and ensure cargo is handled according to the approved loading plan.
• Check and verify cargo manifests, delivery notes, gate passes, permits, and daily movement records.
• Coordinate manpower, lifting teams, equipment operators, drivers, and other operational resources.
• Monitor vessel and truck turnaround times and report delays, discrepancies, shortages, damages, or operational issues to management.
• Ensure proper cargo segregation, stacking, securing, and storage within designated yard areas.
• Coordinate the availability and safe use of cranes, forklifts, trailers, ramps, and other cargo-handling equipment.
• Enforce approved HSE, lifting, cargo handling, and port operating procedures.
• Conduct or support toolbox talks and ensure personnel understand operational and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily records of cargo movements, manpower, equipment, delays, incidents, and operational activities.
• Coordinate with documentation and operations teams to ensure all required documents are available before cargo movement.
• Liaise with port authorities and relevant stakeholders to resolve operational issues and maintain efficient cargo flow.
• Prepare daily operational updates and report progress, delays, incidents, and discrepancies to management.

Skills

Port operations

Cargo handling

Marine logistics

Terminal operations

RORO LOLO loading

HSE compliance

Coordination

Communication

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Supervise RORO and LOLO loading and unloading operations for general cargo, vehicles, steel, machinery, and project materials. Coordinate with vessel masters, captains, lifting teams, truck drivers, suppliers, shipping agents, and port personnel to ensure smooth cargo operations. Organize cargo staging, yard storage, truck flow, and loading/unloading sequences in line with shipment plans. Monitor cargo movement between the yard, trucks, and vessels and ensure cargo is handled according to the approved loading plan. Check and verify cargo manifests, delivery notes, gate passes, permits, and daily movement records. Coordinate manpower, lifting teams, equipment operators, drivers, and other operational resources. Monitor vessel and truck turnaround times and report delays, discrepancies, shortages, damages, or operational issues to management. Ensure proper cargo segregation, stacking, securing, and storage within designated yard areas. Coordinate the availability and safe use of cranes, forklifts, trailers, ramps, and other cargo-handling equipment. Enforce approved HSE, lifting, cargo handling, and port operating procedures. Conduct or support toolbox talks and ensure personnel understand operational and safety requirements. Maintain accurate daily records of cargo movements, manpower, equipment, delays, incidents, and operational activities. Coordinate with documentation and operations teams to ensure all required documents are available before cargo movement. Liaise with port authorities and relevant stakeholders to resolve operational issues and maintain efficient cargo flow. Prepare daily operational updates and report progress, delays, incidents, and discrepancies to management.

Requirements

3–5+ years of relevant experience in port operations, cargo handling, marine logistics, terminal operations, or a similar role. Hands-on experience in RORO and LOLO loading/unloading operations. Experience handling general cargo, vehicles, steel, machinery, and project cargo. Strong understanding of cargo staging, yard operations, truck coordination, and vessel loading sequences. Familiarity with cargo manifests, delivery notes, gate passes, permits, and cargo movement documentation. Good knowledge of HSE, lifting operations, cargo securing, and port safety procedures. Strong coordination and communication skills with vessel crews, drivers, lifting teams, suppliers, agents, and port personnel. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple activities according to vessel/shipment schedules. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when required.

Good to Have / Preferred Experience

Experience in Oil & Gas (O&G), refinery, petrochemical, or energy-sector logistics. Exposure to refinery/industrial project cargo and heavy-lift logistics. Experience with container operations, including container handling and yard coordination. Familiarity with LCL (Less than Container Load) cargo operations. Previous experience working at UAE ports, terminals, or logistics facilities. Exposure to ADNOC ports or ADNOC-related logistics/cargo operations will be an advantage. Relevant port operations, cargo handling, lifting, HSE, or safety certifications will be an advantage.

Work Location

In person