New Job Vacancies Available

Details of the vacancies can be found below and on the port's job vacancy page

TRAINEE VESSEL SERVICES SUPPORT

Added 19.07.24

Applications are invited to fill the above full-time permanent position within the Landside Services Department.

Reporting to the General Manager (Landside), supporting the Landside team, the Trainee Vessel Services Support  will be responsible for day to day arrangements of services required by visiting vessels including planning activities, arranging services with appropriate contractors, processing and filing of tickets and landside generated paperwork, use a purchase order system to create and issue authorised purchase orders, maintain excel spreadsheets, ensuring correct names of vessels are present on associated software packages and completion of Vessel Invoicing Documentation.  There are other processes within the Landside Department that require managing including controlling access to landside key cabinets to ensure all keys are returned and to assist in creating policies, procedures and manuals when necessary. 

Applicants need to possess good organisational, time management and communications skills and show attention to detail. Computer literate with a sound knowledge of MS Office and accurate keyboard skills, applicants should also be able demonstrate initiative and solution finding, adaptability and the ability to work under pressure.

A training and development programme will be undertaken to ensure the successful applicant obtains full qualification. 

Salary on Application.

Closing Date: 17 August 2024

The following documents can be downloaded and will provide further details:

• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Application Form

To apply download and complete application form and e-mail with a copy of your CV to recruitment@portland-port.co.uk or post to:

Mrs L Green
Personnel Manager
Portland Port
 Castletown
Portland
DT5 1PP

FULL TIME & PART TIME MARINE OFFICER

Added 14.06.24

Applications are invited for one full-time and one part time position which has become available within the Marine Department due to retirement.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake the following main duties:

• Provide radio navigational advice and information to vessels, including the operation and monitoring of all electronic surveillance equipment within the Harbour Control office.
• To act as Coxswain / Skipper on any of the company’s marine craft (Subject to qualifications).
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a rota.
• (Live within 30 minutes from Portland Port.)

Applicants should possess the following basic minimum qualifications and experience:

• RYA Powerboat Advanced Certificate Commercially Endorsed.
• Boat Masters Certificate, desirable but not essential.
• Commercial maritime background and/or previous port experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent boat handling skills.
• Good knowledge of electronic navigational / chart systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take control of situations effectively, efficiently and calmly.
• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and previous experience of database systems.
• Clean Driving Licence.

Salary: Dependant upon qualifications and experience.

Closing Date for all Applications: 26 July 2024

The following documents can be downloaded and will provide further details:

• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Application Form

To apply download and complete application form and e-mail with a copy of your CV to recruitment@portland-port.co.uk or post to:

Mrs L Green
Personnel Manager
Portland Port
 Castletown
Portland
DT5 1PP

Admin: 19th Jul 2024 09:50:00