AddressWe’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
Job Title
Assistant Operations Manager
Location
Immingham
Purpose
The purpose of the Assistant Operations Manager, DSEAR, is to lead the team of dust control operatives who are responsible for managing the terminal’s most significant DSEAR risk.
To include but not be limited to, dust control operations, continuous improvement of control room related activities and all ongoing audits close out and co-ordination activities.
Accountabilities
- Responsible for the management and development of a high- performing, safety and productivity driven team made up of dust control operatives
- Responsible for between 5 – 10 direct reports within operations including dust control operatives, plus agency staff who support workload demands above the core
- Responsibility for ensuring that all DSEAR and dust control operations are planned managed and executed in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
- The AOM has full accountability for the Health & Safety of the DSER operatives
- Contributes to the Health & Safety and Environmental management of all operations
- Ensure the DSEAR operation operates in line with all relevant legislation such as, DSEAR etc
- Controls the dust levels within the IRFT, ensuring that they are always within tolerance and as low as reasonably practical
- Monitor the IRFT system closely to identify any housekeeping issues which could lead to a DSEAR related incident, proactively stopping the IRFT operation before the terminal’s dust tolerance levels are exceeded
- Accountable for highlighting opportunities for safety and productivity improvements in the terminal’s dust control operation
- Collaborates with the Operations Manager, DSEAR and Process Safety, on an ongoing basis to enhance and improve the terminal’s dust and general housekeeping standards
- Meets and where possible exceed internal targets and contractual service level agreements (SLA) for all HIT customers, reporting on your shift’s progress against these SLA’s
- Ensures that all dust control operatives are aware of and are working to exceed the internal targets and contractual service level agreements.
- Responsible for implementing the daily Operations plan
- Ensure procedures, SSOW, risk assessments and permits are followed at all times
- Monitors, records and follows up on any incidents and accidents.
- Collaborates with the Central Planning Function to ensure a process is in place for the allocation of resource – avoiding third party usage and encouraging mobility across the terminal’
Skills, experiences, qualifications, and competencies
- A safety focused individual with a proven track record of managing the safety of a large team in a high paced, intense, 24-7 operational environment
- Strong awareness of DSEAR regulations
- Strong business and commercial acumen
- Articulate and able to use a variety of communication channels
- Excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrable evidence of motivating others, demonstrating energy and enthusiasm
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to deal with business ambiguity
- Strong IT skills evidenced in an operational environment
- Able to manage resources to deal with an ever-changing schedule
- Work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Agile
We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.
Additional Information:
When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.
