Berthing and Landside Planner

We’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.

Why would you work for ABP?

• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership.

We are currently seeking a Berthing & Landside Planner to join our team in the Hull Container Terminal to plan and coordinate the safe discharge and loading of vessels, plan yard operations and strategies within the terminal system and coordinate with AOM, gate staff and customers to maximise the terminals capabilities.

Accountabilities

• Completion of operations reports
• Cross reference discharge manifests from clients and Autostore
• Check all Vehicle Goods Manifests (VGMs) and custom clearances are correct.
• Create, amend, and update yard strategies.
• Deal with client enquiries by phone and email.
• Deal with queries from vessel and yard staff (internal radio & face to face)
• Answer re-organisations, e.g. customs to/from shed, reefer points, scanner & apron.
• Ensure discharge and load lists have full information, e.g. trans-shipments, plug-ins.
• Use of Destin8 for various task, e.g. Checking VGMs/clearances. Out gating units for Terminal rent purposes
• Allocating of empty units for shipment
• Directing yard personnel on various tasks, e.g. locating units for shipment, housekeeping of the containers in specific areas of the Terminal
• Liaising with ADMs over vessel sailing and arrival times
• Liaising with Chiefs mate regarding vessel issues, e.g. non-arrivals, missing dangerous good notifications (DGNs)
• Updating clients of vessel operations
• Help Yard and vessel staff with IT issues where possible.
• Liaise with ‘TBA’ to arrange Autostore upgrade and resolve any long-standing issues.
• Tally Yard when containers on store incorrectly.

Skills, experiences, qualifications and competencies

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of computer systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Ideal

• Previous container terminal experience
• Destin8 experience
• Previous planning experience

The role comes with a competitive salary, a contributory pension from day one (Starting at 8% with a 2% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and increasing with service), a wide range of discounts/cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with a very strong training academy that 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.