Navy Command King's Harbour Master Portsmouth - 3 x Vessel Traffic Services Operator

Ministry of Defence; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled professional for a shift-based position in maritime traffic management. This role requires excellent communication and decision-making skills to ensure the effective guidance of naval and commercial vessels. Opportunities for career progression and additional financial benefits are available.

Benefits

20% Regular Shift Allowance

Opportunity for paid overtime

Qualifications

• Ability to manage maritime traffic effectively.
• Experience in operational environments.
• Knowledge of maritime safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time traffic management and navigational guidance.
• Monitor vessel movements using various surveillance technologies.
• Enforce maritime safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Situational awareness

Decision-making skills

Job description

Overview

This is a key position within a 24/7 operational environment. Our VTS work as part of a team working a shift pattern based on a 37 hour week and require excellent communication skills, situational awareness and decision-making skills. In addition to the base salary there is a 20% Regular Shift Allowance, additional payments for working weekends and Public Holidays and opportunities for paid overtime when providing cover for colleagues leave, training and other absences. There are great opportunities within KHMs team to gain further qualification and progress your career.

Key responsibilities

• To provide real-time traffic management and navigational guidance to Royal Navy warships, support vessels, and commercial traffic within the Dockyard Port Area.
• To monitor the execution of movements from the Daily Movements schedule, granting the necessary permission required by local orders under the direction of the VTS Supervisor and liaising as necessary over any changes.
• To maintain continuous oversight of vessel movements using radar, Automatic Identification System (AIS), VHF radio, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems and other surveillance technologies.
• To provide professional and clear communication to a wide range of stakeholders.
• To enforce maritime safety regulations, ensuring compliance with MOD policies, national and international navigation standards, International Organisation for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA), International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Collision prevention Regulations (COLREGS), and local port regulations.
• To monitor and respond to incidents, emergencies, or security threats, initiating appropriate response measures and escalating issues when necessary.
• To maintain accurate records of vessel movements, incidents, and communications in accordance with operational procedures.
• To work flexibility as part of a 24/7 operations team, providing round-the-clock coverage of the harbour.

Working arrangements and remote work

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

Application note

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