Operations Specialist Control Room/ MHO

HEYSHAM PORT LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Flexible benefits

Learning & development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Heysham Port Ltd is seeking an Operations Specialist for the Control Room/MHO role at the Grain Terminal. You will operate conveying networks and vessel discharge processes, making real-time decisions to keep stock movements flowing and terminals efficient.

Joining this safety-critical position means working with customers and teams, handling on-site plant operations, and participating in pre-placement medical assessments where required. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/operational environment.
• High level of computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of automated plant systems and bulk material handling.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Grain Terminal's conveying network and vessel discharge processes using SCADA and Commtrac systems.
• Make real-time operational decisions and monitor stock movements to ensure efficient terminal operations.
• Support vessel discharge operations and general terminal activities as required.
• Work closely with customers, agents and operational teams to maintain safe operations.

Skills

Operational experience

MS Office

Automated plant systems

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Operations Specialist Control Room/ MHO

Date: 15 Sept 2026

Operations Specialist Control Room/ MHO

Your Role

Reporting to the Deputy Business Unit Manager, you will operate the Grain Terminal's conveying network and vessel discharge processes using SCADA and Commtrac systems. You will make real-time operational decisions, monitor stock movements, and ensure efficient terminal operations.

This position combinesControl Room Operator and Material Handling Operative duties. Alongside control room responsibilities, you will support vessel discharge operations, operate plant and equipment, and assist with general terminal activities as required. You will work closely with customers, agents, and operational teams to maintain safe and efficient operations across the site.

Full training will be provided for all aspects of the role.

This role is classified as safety critical. Your duties in this role may include driving on site; working at height and/or in confined spaces; operating/driving plant; manual handling; lone working; night work. If successful in your application, you will be required to attend a pre-placement medical assessment to confirm your fitness for work in this role.

What you’ll bring

• experience in an industrial or operational environment
• a high level of computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office
• solid understanding of automated plant systems and/or bulk material handling systems
• strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we 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 strong 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:

• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required