Port Operations Supervisor

NRL Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking an experienced Port Operations Supervisor for NZT Redcar to oversee UK port and haulage operations, coordinating between port operators, haulage providers and the T&L team. The role includes berthing planning, loading activities and ensuring compliance with HSE standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong port operations background, knowledge of UK abnormal load regulations and experience with Incoterms and freight documentation. English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 T&L team.
• Coordinate berthing plans and loading activities at Redcar Bulk Terminal.
• Monitor shipment execution and ensure compliance with HSE and operational standards.
• Supervise operations at MOF and the local port, ensuring stakeholder access to berths.
• Collaborate on improving transport, customs processes and communication flows across the site.

Skills

Abnormal load transport

Port operations

Port planning

Incoterms

Transport documentation

Stevedoring

English communication

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.