We're looking for a safety-focused and motivated Mooring Operative / Linkspan Operator to join our Operations team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be at the heart of terminal operations, ensuring vessels berth safely, traffic flows efficiently, and passengers and freight move through the port safely and on time.
No two days are the same. You'll work alongside vessel crews and colleagues across the port to deliver a safe, reliable and world-class service. You'll be someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in working safely, and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Safely mooring and unmooring vessels.
- Operating linkspan equipment to facilitate the safe loading and discharge of vessels.
- Marshalling commercial and passenger traffic within assembly lanes and loading areas.
- Directing vehicles safely during embarkation and disembarkation.
- Maintaining effective communication with vessel crews and terminal control
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working in a port environment
- Be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
- Have the flexibility to work patterns including weekends and nights
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Have good communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience of mooring operations or operating linkspans or similar equipment.
- Traffic Marshal experience
If you have further questions then please reach out to the hiring manager Juliette Medhurst, Senior Port Duty Manager for an informal discussion.
At P&O Ferries we want you to be you. Not only will that make us stronger but will allow us to bring authenticity to everything we do. We know our customers come from all walks of life and so do our employees. We are all about connecting the world and that starts with finding connections with who you work with.
When we recruit, we want to you to bring your whole self to work, and we are working towards increasing diversity across all of our colleagues. We know we cannot be the best unless we recruit the best regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or neurodiversity. #pando
