Deputy Operations Manager

HEYSHAM PORT LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday per annum (plus bank)

Matched pension up to 10%

Flexible Benefits (salary sacrifice, …

Job summary

Heysham Port Ltd in Liverpool is seeking a Deputy Operations Manager to lead and support the safe, efficient delivery of terminal operations. You will work with Shift Supervisors and frontline teams to connect management and operations through effective communication.

You will contribute to vessel scheduling, berth planning, customer service, performance, stock and asset management, audit/compliance and continuous improvement. Deputise for the Business Unit Manager when required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in industrial/logistics contexts.
• Ability to use operational/financial information to improve performance.
• Collaborative leadership style focused on developing colleagues and teams.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, engineering, quality or ISPS standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe, efficient delivery of terminal operations.
• Contribute to vessel scheduling, berth planning, and customer service.
• Manage performance, stock and asset management, audits and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Deputise for the Business Unit Manager and develop colleague capability.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Change and improvement

Data-driven decision making

Safety and compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Maritime/port knowledge

Job description

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Deputy Operations Manager

Date: 21 Aug 2026

Location: Liverpool, GB, L21 1LA

Deputy Operations Managers

Your role

Reporting to a Terminal Business Unit Manager, you will support the safe, efficient and effective delivery of terminal operations. As part of the Site Leadership Team, you will work closely with Shift Supervisors, Operatives and Support teams, helping connect management and frontline colleagues through clear communication and collaboration.

You will contribute to the day-to-day management of terminal activity, including vessel scheduling and berth planning, customer service, performance, stock and asset management, audit and compliance, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with our Engineering teams, managing our assets and driving reliability of our equipment.

You will also deputise for the Business Unit Manager when needed, support technology improvements, develop colleague capability and build strong working relationships across the terminal.

What you'll bring

You will have:

• experience of leading operational teams in an industrial, logistics, port, maritime or similarly complex environment;
• experience supporting change, continuous improvement or project initiatives;
• the ability to use operational and financial information to improve performance;
• a collaborative leadership style, with the ability to support, influence and develop colleagues;
• confidence using systems and information to support decision making;
• knowledge of health, safety, environmental, engineering, quality or ISPS standards, policies and procedures;
• maritime knowledge, IOSH or NEBOSH, budget management, heavy plant, conveyor systems or automated stock control experience would be beneficial.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, w e are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040 . Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a srong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 10%
• 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