Montrose Port Authority is a Trust Port which differs from a company or local authority owned ports by its constitution and powers. All port investments are funded from trading revenues supplemented by commercial borrowings. The main duties of the Authority are to maintain, improve and develop Montrose Port which is based in the North East of Scotland and is governed by a Board of Trustees.
As the world’s largest chain handling port, the Port Authority is a cutting-edge hub that offers vital support, logistics and services to the North Sea’s energy and general cargo markets. Whilst continuing to grow its operations, the Port provides a diverse range of marine and quayside services to its clients, both in-house and through third parties, including pilotage, bunkering and stevedoring.
Due to Montrose’s prime location on the North East coast, the Port has significant involvement in oil and gas and renewables sectors, becoming known as a major operations and maintenance (O&M) hub for the growing offshore wind industry. The Port Authority is the O&M base for Seagreen, Scotland’s largest fully operational offshore wind farm, and has been selected as the O&M base for the forthcoming Inch Cape project, for which the Port already hosts the offshore construction office. The port's remaining throughput and cargo volumes stem from various sectors including fertilisers, agricultural bulks, forest products and steel.
With commercial revenues of over £9 million per annum, and directly employing 36 FTE, the Port Authority indirectly sustains several hundred jobs through its supply chain and is a vital employer within the town of Montrose and surrounding areas.
MPA are looking to recruit a Harbour Operative to support our Port Operations in Montrose due to our continued growth. This is a permanent, full time position offering a highly competitive salary and excellent pension scheme and is a key role within our small, dynamic, friendly team at the Port.
Reporting directly to the Facilities Lead the Harbour Operative will be responsible for: -
· Assisting with mooring operations when berthing and unberthing of large vessels
· Supplying fresh water to ships when required
· Maintaining, cleaning and painting quayside
· Ground maintenance and repair duties such as grass cutting, pruning trees, weed killing, litter removal and cleaning and repairing drains, roadways, pipework.
· Painting and boundary marking of roads and pavements
· Working at height to maintain, repair and clean roofing and guttering.
· Plant and machinery operation/driving
In order to be considered for the role you must possess the following:
- Willing to train on Port plant and machinery
- Able to complete all Port maintenance tasks to a high standard
- A self-driven, motivated individual able to work as part of a team and alone.
- Willing to work over-time hours on a regular basis
Hours: Monday to Friday 0800 to 1700
A general trade and/or an understanding of the shipping trade with experience in Port Operations would be preferential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/09/2025
Reference ID: Harbour Operative
