Deputy Business Unit Manager

Peel Ports Group; England; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

27 days’ holiday per annum

Matched pension up to 10%

Flexibility for weekends

Cycle2Work Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Peel Ports Group is seeking a Deputy Business Unit Manager to lead an operational team and deliver safe, efficient operations across Ellesmere Port and Birkenhead. You will report to the Business Unit Manager, plan rotas, coordinate berth schedules and oversee daily on‑site performance.

You will coach the team, support change initiatives and collaborate with Engineering to ensure reliable operations, while monitoring budgets and KPIs to drive cost efficiency and service improvements.

Formación

• Experience leading and coaching an operational team, ideally in ports, maritime, transport, logistics or a similar environment.
• Inclusive, collaborative communication style with colleagues, customers, agencies and partners.
• Experience planning resources, improving ways of working and supporting people through change.
• Practical EHS knowledge, including audits and compliance; IOSH Managing Safely is preferred.
• Commercial awareness and experience monitoring budgets, expenditure and performance.
• Trade Union experience is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between locations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of around 15 colleagues and take practical responsibility for safety, service, performance and commercial results.
• Plan rotas, coordinate berth schedules and oversee daily operations on site.
• Coach the team, manage priorities and work with Engineering to support reliable operations.
• Complete safety audits, monitor EHS actions, track budgets and expenditure, and use KPIs to improve service and cost control.
• Develop colleagues and build effective relationships with customers, agencies, contractors, Trade Union representatives and internal teams.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Coaching

Resource planning

EHS knowledge

Budget monitoring

Commercial awareness

Trade union experience

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

Deputy Business Unit Manager

Are you excited by the opportunity combine operational leadership with hands‑on delivery? Are you an operational leader who enjoys supporting people and improving performance? Join us to help deliver safe, efficient operations across Ellesmere Port and Birkenhead.

Your Role

As Deputy Business Unit Manager, you will lead a team of around 15 colleagues and take practical responsibility for safety, service, performance and commercial results.

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, you will plan rotas, coordinate berth schedules and oversee daily operations on site, ensuring people, equipment and resources are deployed effectively. You will coach the team, manage priorities and work with Engineering to support reliable operations.

You will complete safety audits, monitor EHS actions, track budgets and expenditure, and use KPIs to improve service, productivity and cost control. You will also support change, develop colleagues and build effective relationships with customers, agencies, contractors, Trade Union representatives and internal teams.

What You'll Bring

You’ll have:

• Experience leading and coaching an operational team, ideally in ports, maritime, transport, logistics or a similar environment.
• An inclusive, collaborative communication style with colleagues, customers, agencies and partners.
• Experience planning resources, improving ways of working and supporting people through change.
• Practical EHS knowledge, including audits and compliance; IOSH Managing Safely is preferred.
• Commercial awareness and experience monitoring budgets, expenditure and performance.
• Trade Union experience is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between locations.

Who Are We?

Peel Ports is one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies. With significant investment planned, we are growing and transforming supply chains while working towards Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Our people, facilities and technology are central to our success.

What We Can Offer You

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer development opportunities and a flexible benefits package including:

• 27 days’ holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Matched contribution pension scheme of up to 10%
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends to support operational requirements
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers
• Commitment to learning and personal development
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our employee assistance programme when required