Operations Lead Ports & Logistics, Safety & Performance

Peel Ports Group; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ holiday per annum

Matched pension up to 10%

Flexibility for weekends

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Resource planning

EHS knowledge

Budget monitoring

Commercial awareness

Trade union experience

Driver's license

Job description

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.