Group Dockmaster

**Date**:26 Feb 2024

**Location**: Liverpool, GB, L21 1LA

**Company**:Peel Ports

**Vacancy - Group Dockmaster**

Are you seeking a role where you can work as part of a supportive team, making a real difference to_ _the safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and protection of the marine environment? Are you excited by the opportunity to develop your career in the Maritime industry as part of a Harbour Authority?

Are you seeking a role where you can work as part of a supportive team, making a real difference to_ _the safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and protection of the marine environment? Are you excited by the opportunity to develop your career in the Maritime industry as part of a Harbour Authority?

**Your role**
- In the Group Dockmaster role, within the Marine Operations Department, you will be responsible for vessel movements within the Birkenhead and Liverpool enclosed docks, including operating bridges and locks, and for regulating vessel movements within the system as well as onto the River Mersey. You will operate Automatic Identification Systems, Closed-Circuit Television and Very High Frequency Radio communication equipment in accordance with International Association Lighthouse Authority and Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards, port specific procedures and local legislation. You will receive structured training to achieve a local knowledge endorsement to enable you to act in the capacity of Dockmaster at your accredited Locks.- You will plan and control the docking, undocking and movement of vessels within the Birkenhead and Liverpool enclosed docks, including ensuring dock system water levels and operation of the dock Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system to allow vessels to transit safely. You will ensure all relevant data is entered and recorded in the Peel Ports Vessel Management System or Online Booking Portal as required, including the coordination of vessel bookings by agents and advising on berth availability.- As part of the Ports infrastructure we have isolated emergency resilience locations and equipment that you will be trained to operated, test and fall back to in the event of an emergency. You will provide first response support to marine related incidents and accident. Working within an assigned watch, on a shift pattern basis with support from the Group Port Control Shift Mangers.**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 you'll bring**
- You will have experience working as part of a team, engaging with other members and communication proficiency. You will have a track record of excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally through written and verbal communications. You will demonstrate experience of prioritising tasks on a daily basis in a fast-moving environment, meeting deadlines and delivering goals. You will have experience of problem solving, working through solutions to achieve the best possible solution.**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 are important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:
- This role requires shift working and a shift allowance is included as part of your basic pay.
- Pension
- Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers.
- Commitment to learning 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 would really like to hear from you