Ad Hoc Mooring Assistant

Briggs Marine Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

On-the-job training

Career progression

Flexible working options

Job summary

Briggs Marine Group is seeking an Ad Hoc Mooring Assistant to support safe berthing of vessels and cargo transfer at Stanlow Refinery. You will assist with mooring, loading operations, and maintaining security standards in a fast-paced terminal environment.

The role requires safety-conscious individuals who can work flexible day and night shifts, and who are willing to train for multiple duties in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and able to follow terminal procedures.
• GCSE Level or equivalent educational background required.
• Full clean driving licence to operate manual vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Mooring vessels on berths at Stanlow refinery.
• Coordinate with Shift Supervisors to maintain appropriate manning levels.
• Assist with loading arm connections and disconnections for product transfer.
• Operate within control standards and report incidents or hazards.
• Respond to terminal alarms and oil spill incidents (Tier 1/2).
• Maintain housekeeping and ISPS compliance.
• Carry out jetty maintenance as directed by the Line Manager.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Flexible schedule

Willingness to train

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent

Tools

Manual driving licence

Job description

The Role

Looking for a dynamic, hands-on role in a critical operational environment? As a Ad Hoc Mooring Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe berthing of vessels, cargo transfer operations, and emergency response activities at Stanlow Refinery. From mooring ships and assisting with loading operations to maintaining security standards and responding to terminal alarms, you'll be at the heart of ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant terminal operations. If you're safety-conscious, proactive, and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• MooringVessels on all berths at Stanlow oil refinery
• Communicatingpromptly with the Shift Supervisors to allow for effective manning levels for all operations
• Assistingwith connecting and disconnecting loading arms, hoses, spool pieces samplers to ensure product integrity
• Operatingwithin control standards in the work area
• Respondingto and reporting of all on site incidents, hazardous conditions and emergencies
• Maintaininggood housekeeping to ensure the facility is clean and in a safe condition
• Followingthe ISPS code and enforce when necessary
• Jettymaintenance as directed by line Manager
• Respondingto terminal alarms
• Responding toTier 1 and Tier 2 oil spill
• adhering toISPS Regulations at all times

The Candidate

• Ability toidentify individual training needs
• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent
• Full Clean driving Licence to operate Manual vehicles
• Flexible in approach to working Days and Nights
• Willingness to train for multiple duties

The Company

Since the 1970s, the Briggs Group has grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff who are looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression, and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision-making and provide a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Company’s fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process, shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package, including a pension, life assurance, the Cycle to Work scheme, and more, along with opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment. Flexible working options are also available.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and onboarding process.

The next steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

“As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential requirements for this role will be offered an interview.”