Vacancy - Operations Supervisor
Are you excited by the opportunity to proactively supervise our operational areas including vessels, quays and other working areas? Do you have previous supervisory experience in a fast paced, operational environment? We are seeking a Operations Supervisor to join our team at Great Yarmouth and help us keep the world moving!
Your Role
In this role you will lead provide effective and proactive supervisor and leadership of General Operatives, third party labour, contractors and users of Port controller quays. You will promote a positive health and safety culture that complies with business requirements and expectations, operating in accordance with our health and safety requirements.
You will liaise with customers and agents to ensure provision of a professional and well organised service, maximising revenue opportunities where possible. You will produce risk assessments, dynamic risk assessments and tool box talks, delivering these to colleagues and ensuring the safe and efficient discharge of vessels.
What you’ll bring
You will have previous supervisory experience, ideally gained in the fast paced environment, alongside:
- Knowledge of Health and Safety best practice and a commitment to ensuring Health and Safety is at the forefront of all activities
- Previous experience of Port and Cargo Operations would be beneficial but not essential
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams, whilst building strong working relationships
- Due to operational requirements, you will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours to cover 24/7 operations
Who are we?
Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, 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:
- 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
- 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! Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5th September 2025.
