Port Quay Assistant – Berthing & Safety Watch

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council's Port Service invites applications for a Quay Assistant role. The position involves berthing and slipping ships, maintaining the quayside, cleaning port areas, and assisting with cargo handling, under the Berthing Master.

You will work outdoors in all weathers on a rotating early/late shift pattern, averaging about 43 hours per week. You must be physically fit and able to swim short distances, with APHIDS registration for restricted area access.

Qualifications

• Trained and competent in manual handling techniques.
• Awareness of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Customer-focused communication with staff, port users and the public.
• Happy to work shifts and outdoors in all weathers.
• Confident working alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Berthing and slipping of ships, including associated equipment and handling.
• Maintaining the quayside and related equipment.
• Cleaning throughout the port, including using machinery where needed.
• Loading, unloading, stores distribution and baggage handling as directed.
• Conducting linkspan safety watches.
• Assisting the Berthing Master with routine tasks.
• Complying with port and council policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Carrying out other reasonable tasks requested by management.
• Delivering the service expected by the council and the port.

Skills

Manual handling

Health & Safety awareness

Customer-focused communication

Shift work outdoors

Team and independent work

Job description

Portsmouth City Council's Port Service invites applications for a Quay Assistant role. The position involves berthing and slipping ships, maintaining the quayside, cleaning port areas, and assisting with cargo handling, under the Berthing Master.

You will work outdoors in all weathers on a rotating early/late shift pattern, averaging about 43 hours per week. You must be physically fit and able to swim short distances, with APHIDS registration for restricted area access.