Assistant Port Operations Manager

 Ports & Shipping Sector

Circa £50,000

Barrow-Upon-Humber, Humberside

Monday – Friday, Days, 40 hours Per Week

Are you an experienced operations leader with a solid background in shipping and port operations? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Port Operations Manager

to join a high-performing terminal operation in Hull, responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused port services.

This role is ideal for a proactive, safety-conscious individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. You’ll play a key part in supporting and leading daily terminal operations including bulk cargo handling, container devanning, steel operations, and reloading onto trucks and HGVs.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety standards, drive operational improvements, and help build an engaged and high-performing team. You’ll be instrumental in managing costs, delivering first-class customer service, and supporting the wider strategic direction of the business unit.

Key Benefits;

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Pension contributions (up to 10%)
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

The Candidate;

• Minimum 3 years' experience in operational management within shipping, logistics, or port environments
• Proven leadership skills and a track record of managing teams in a fast-paced operational setting
• Strong understanding of cargo handling, health and safety regulations, and logistics best practice
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure and adapt to shifting operational priorities
• Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and port management systems
• Full UK driving licence required

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Supporting the Business Unit Manager in leading all operational activity across the terminal
• Delivering safety excellence through proactive leadership and engagement with regulatory bodies
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across all areas of the business
• Managing and developing teams through clear development and succession strategies
• Ensuring efficient delivery of cargo operations, minimising delays and optimising performance
• Collaborating closely with customers, contractors, shipping lines, hauliers and internal stakeholders
• Monitoring and managing the operational P&L, contributing to revenue and EBITDA targets
• Overseeing compliance with contractual agreements, KPIs, SLAs and customer expectations

If you have Port management experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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