Port Services Operative (Tug)

Briggs Marine Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Briggs Marine Group is seeking a Port Services Operative (Tug) to support the safe berthing and unberthing of vessels, operate link spans, marshal traffic, and handle freight and passenger checks within the Port.

The role requires strict adherence to health, safety and environmental policies, a proactive approach to safety, and commitment to high standards of customer service and teamwork across Briggs sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in a marine/terminal operation facility.
• Experience with quayside operations.
• Experience in HGVs or Tug Master vehicles.
• Full, clean, manual driving licence.
• HGV class 1 licence & CPC.
• City & Guilds Mooring Appreciation Certificate.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture – Safe Out, Safe Home.

Skills

Maritime operations experience

HGV driving

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Education

Numeracy and literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company

Since the 1970’s the Briggs Group have grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, genuine careerprogressionand recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

The Port Services Operative (Tug)is responsible forsupporting the safe and efficient berthing and unberthing of vessels, operatinglinkspans, marshallingtrafficfor the loading and discharge of vessels acrossvarious locations both in and around the Port. The role includesfreight andpassengercheck-in, checking of IMDG cargo,vessel husbandryactivitiesandforklift operations. TooperateTug Masters to transportunaccompaniedtrailer and freight, carrying outloading,dischargeand shunting operations within the Port. Todemonstratecompany values in all interactions with customers and colleagues,ensuringwork is carried out to the highest standards.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong safety culture – Safe Out, Safe Home.

• Ensure all work is conducted in full compliance with Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, associated site safety regulations and good industry practice.

• Be pro-active with the Company Safety Management System anddemonstratesafe working practices during all working activities.

• Promote ideas which will increase efficiency, reduce costs or time without compromising service standards and present to line manager.

• To always present a high standard of customer service, personalconductand representation of the service in line with Company values and standards.

• Communicate effectively with Managers, team leaders,colleaguesand other stakeholders, to provide an effective and professional service.

• Work, as directed, by Managers, team leadersregardingother port operations as may berequired.

• Support team performance by sharing knowledge and best practice at all levels.

• To moor and unmoor vesselsin accordance withsafe working practices and under the direction of vessel pilots or crew members.

• Assistin baggage handling requirements for foot passengers.

• Passenger and freight terminal operations. Operating a handheld VHF radio for communicating with colleagues or vessels.

• Driving a company vehicle for the purpose of transporting yourself and other work colleagues to a work site.

• OperateRoRolinkspans asrequired.

• Marshall and direct traffic for loading,dischargeand waiting areas.

• Carry out any other dutiesdeemedappropriate bythe management, at any other Briggs sites.

• Safe operation of all Tug Master and unaccompanied freight within the operations.

• Attend and undertake training asrequiredtocomply withCompany regulations and legislative requirements.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a marine/terminal operation facility
• Experience of working with quayside operations
• Experience in HGV’s or Tug Master vehicles
• Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy
• HGV class 1 licence & CPC
• City & Guilds Mooring Appreciation Certificate
• Full, clean, manual driving licence
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Flexible approach to working hours

What’sin it for you?

We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and much more as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.