Local Port Services Operator

Peel Ports; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Pension contribution up to 10%

Flexible benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

HEYSHAM PORT LTD is seeking a Local Port Services Operator to support the Group Port Control Centre in Liverpool. You’ll engage with vessels, agents, terminals and port managers to share information and assist safe vessel transit.

The role involves operating AIS, CCTV and VHF equipment, following international and local standards, with training to achieve port knowledge endorsements and a Level 4 Apprenticeship. Shift work and development are offered.

Qualifications

• Teamwork experience in a busy operations environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with multiple stakeholders.
• Ideally holds a VHF operators certificate.
• IT proficiency including MS Office and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Local Port Services within Group Port Control Centre in Liverpool.
• Communicate with Vessel, Agents, Terminal and Port Managers to provide information and assistance.
• Operate AIS, CCTV, and VHF in line with international and local standards.
• Complete Port Marine Operations Officer – Level 4 Apprenticeship.
• Provide first response support to marine incidents, on a watch, in shift pattern.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

VHF certificate

IT skills (MS Office, Outlook)

Tools

AIS systems

CCTV

VHF radio equipment

Job description

Local Port Services Operator

Location: Liverpool, GB, L21 1LA

Local Port Service Operator

Are you excited to work with the latest technology in Marine communications and vessel management?

Are you excited by the opportunity to develop your career in the Maritime industry as part of a Harbour Authority?

Your role

As the Group LPSO within the Marine Operations Department, you will deliver Local Port Services within the Group Port Control Centre in Liverpool. This role requires you to communicate with Vessel, Agents, Terminal and Port Managers providing information and assistance to ensure the safe transit of vessels through our ports. To assist you within your role you will operate Automatic Identification Systems , Closed Circuit Television and Very High Frequency communication equipment in accordance with International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities and Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards, port specific procedures and local legislation.

You will follow a structured internal training package to achieve a local knowledge endorsement enabling you to operate at the ports for which you hold accreditation.

You will provide first response support to marine related incidents and accident, working within an assigned watch, on a shift pattern basis. Support is provided from the Group Port Control Shift Mangers.

As part of your role you will be expected to complete a Port Marine Operations Officer – Level 4 Apprenticeship.

What you'll bring

You will have experience working as part of a team, engaging other members, to support in delivering the teams’ priorities and goals.

You will have a track record of excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally through written and verbal communications. Ideally candidate will already hold a VHF operators certificate.

You will demonstrate experience of prioritising tasks on a daily basis, in a fast-moving environment, meeting deadlines and delivering goals. You will have experience of problem solving, working through solutions to achieve the best possible solutions.

Ideally you will have experience working in the maritime sector, either ashore or afloat with professional qualifications and experience.

You will also have IT skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Please note, we will be using this recruitment campaign to populate a talent pool and will be using this talent pool to appoint to any LPSO vacancies which become available in the next 6 months.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 17 November 2026. We may close the application window early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role.

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:

• This role requires shift working and a shift allowance is included as part of your basic pay.
• Matched Pension Contribution 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

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!