Shift Supervisor

Associated British Ports; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension from day one

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and cashback

In-house training academy

Job summary

Associated British Ports (ABP) is recruiting for a shift-based supervisor to lead operational teams across our busy port operations. You will supervise day-to-day activities, motivate staff on shift, ensure health, safety and environmental procedures are followed, and coordinate resources to meet demand.

You should have supervisory experience in logistics or industrial environments, strong leadership, excellent communication, and good IT and administrative skills.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within operational, logistics, manufacturing, port, marine or industrial environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and prioritise workloads.
• Experience coordinating teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent IT and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operational activities.
• Lead, motivate and develop operational employees on shift.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor performance and productivity, addressing issues as they arise.
• Complete operational reports and maintain accurate records.
• Support training, coaching and competency development of team members.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operational delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact during shifts and respond to operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safety focus

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Team coordination

IT & admin skills

Job description

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there.We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Why should you work for ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package
• Get support for training, personal development, and further education
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operational activities.
• Lead, motivate and develop operational employees on shift.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor performance and productivity, addressing issues as they arise.
• Complete operational reports and maintain accurate records.
• Support training, coaching and competency development of team members.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operational delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact during shifts and respond to operational challenges.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous supervisory experience within an operational, logistics, manufacturing, port, marine or industrial environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• The ability to make decisions under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Experience coordinating teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent IT and administrative skills.

Shift Pattern

5 on, 3 off (8-day rotation) | Available to work up to 12-hour shifts

• competitive salary
• contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match)
• private healthcare
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers
• inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills

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Additional Information

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.