Bulk Supervisor

Bulk Supervisor

Are you seeking a role in which you can develop your skills and experience and progress your career further into a supervisory role?  Are you excited by the opportunity to lead and support other supervisors whilst also maintaining a hands-on role?  We are seeking a Bulk Operations Supervisor to join our team at the Port of Liverpool and help us keep the world moving! 

Your Role

In this role, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of bulk handling and terminal operations, ensuring all activities are completed in line with company procedures and safety standards. You will be a working supervisor, responsible for your own team, coordinating their daily operational tasks, supervise loading and unloading activities, monitor plant and equipment performance, and ensure incidents, damages, and maintenance requirements are reported promptly. You will also support the achievement of operational targets while promoting a strong safety-first culture.

Appointment to this role will be subject to the successful completion of an enhanced DBS check.

What you'll bring

• You have experience operating material handling plant and equipment, ideally in a port environment, but waste handling or similar would be considered.
• You are proficient using Microsoft Office packages.
• You have experience leading or supervising a team.
• You hold GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Experience operating Harbour Mobile Cranes, Wheel Loaders and Skidsteers desired.
• Experience with SCADA systems and continuous ship unloaders desired but not essential
• Experience within rail operations, port environments and vessel operations desired but not essential
• Ability to multi task and adapt in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal format to a spectrum of people.
• A strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, build positive relationships, and contribute to the achievement of team goals

A full valid Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Who are we

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, with a turnover in excess of £500 million, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!