Quay Assistant

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a port operative at Portsmouth International Port to assist with berthing and slipping of vessels, maintenance of quayside, cleaning, and cargo handling. The role requires working outdoors in all weather and collaborating with the Berthing Master and port staff.

Candidates should be physically fit with the ability to swim short distances and be adaptable to shifts, with a focus on safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of seamanship and rigging ropes and lines.
• Competent in manual handling techniques.
• Awareness of Health & Safety at Work Act.

Responsibilities

• Berthing and slipping of ships and handling equipment.
• Maintenance of quayside and related equipment.
• Cleaning duties throughout Portsmouth International Port including machinery use.

Skills

Seamanship

Ropes & heaving lines

Manual handling

Health & Safety

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Swimming ability

Linkspan operation

Firefighting basics

Job description

Based at Portsmouth International Port, and reporting to the Berthing Master, the main duties of the role is the berthing and slipping of ships, conducting linkspan safety watches, general cleaning and other operational duties at Portsmouth International Port (PIP).

The main duties are

• Berthing and slipping of ships including all associated equipment and handling.
• Maintenance of quayside and all related equipment.
• Cleaning duties throughout PIP including use of machinery if required.
• Loading, unloading, stores distribution and baggage handling as directed.
• To assist the Berthing Master as directed in their routine tasks.
• to comply with all PIP and Portsmouth City Council policies and procedures, also all quality standards.
• To undertake any other reasonable tasks management requests.
• To deliver sufficient service as expected by Portsmouth City Council and PIP.

Skills

• Having a good knowledge of seamanship skills and be competent in the use of ropes and heaving lines would be beneficial.
• You should be trained and competent in manual handling techniques.
• Previous, experience of the berthing and slipping of vessels would be beneficial.
• You should have an awareness of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• You must be customer focused and be able to demonstrate your ability in communicating with people at all levels within the organisation as well as with external customers, port users and the general public.
• You should be happy to work shifts, you should be able to work outdoors in all weathers and be confident working alone as well as part of a team.
• You must be physically fit and healthy and able to swim short distances.
• Experience in the operation of linkspans and quayside equipment would be beneficial.
• Experience in firefighting and lifesaving procedures would be beneficial.