Port Operations Supervisor

NRL; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking a Port Operations Supervisor for NZT Redcar to oversee UK port and haulage operations on a major logistics project. This is a site-based, hands-on role requiring a strong background in port operations and abnormal load transport.

You will coordinate berthing, work with port operators and haulage providers, and ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory standards across the site in the North East of England.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in port operations and abnormal load transport.
• Knowledge of UK abnormal load regulations and port planning.
• Familiarity with transport documentation and stevedoring.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or Energy sector preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee UK port operations, post-carriage of shipments, and on-site abnormal loads.
• Prepare and maintain regular transport forecasts.
• Interface between port stakeholders, haulage providers and T&L teams.
• Coordinate berthing plans and vessel loading activities.
• Monitor shipment execution for HSE and standards compliance.
• Supervise MOF and local port operations.
• Ensure berth access for clients, contractors, customs, and surveyors.
• Collaborate to improve transport, customs processes, and communications.

Skills

Port operations

Abnormal load transport

Logistics coordination

UK regulations

Communication skills

Job description

Port Operations Supervisor – NZT Redcar

We are seeking an experienced Port Operations Supervisor to oversee site-based port and haulage operations for a major logistics and transport project at NZT Redcar. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in port operations, abnormal load transport, and logistics coordination who thrives in a dynamic, hands‑on environment.

Location and Working Pattern NZT Redcar | Site-based role

Responsibilities

• Manage all port operations in the UK, including post-carriage of international shipments, in-country transport and on-site abnormal loads.
• Prepare and maintain regular transport forecasts.
• Act as the primary interface between port stakeholders, haulage providers and the transport and logistics (T&L) team.
• Work closely with the Construction team to establish berthing priorities and communicate these to port operators.
• Coordinate vessel berthing plans at Redcar Bulk Terminal (RBT) and manage loading activities with port operators, stevedores and hauliers.
• Monitor shipment execution and ensure compliance with all HSE and operational standards.
• Supervise operations at the Material Offloading Facility (MOF) and at the local public port.
• Ensure stakeholder access to berths, including clients, contractors, customs authorities and surveyors.
• Collaborate on improving transport, customs processes and communication flows across the site.

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience in general and abnormal load transport, as well as port operations.
• Strong knowledge of port planning, UK abnormal load regulations and operational logistics.
• Competence in Incoterms, transport documentation and stevedoring activities.
• Familiarity with the Oil & Gas or Energy sector.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience with OOG/SHLO equipment handling.
• Knowledge of multi-stakeholder port and logistics environments.
• Understanding of customs and freight-forwarding best practices.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.