Port Services Operative (Tug)

The Company

Since the 1970’s the Briggs Group have grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

The Port Services Operative (Tug) is responsible for supporting the safe and efficient berthing and unberthing of vessels, operating linkspans, marshalling traffic for the loading and discharge of vessels across various locations both in and around the Port. The role includes freight and passenger check-in, checking of IMDG cargo, vessel husbandry activities and forklift operations. To operate Tug Masters to transport unaccompanied trailer and freight, carrying out loading, discharge and shunting operations within the Port. To demonstrate company values in all interactions with customers and colleagues, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards.

Principal Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture – Safe Out, Safe Home.

• Ensure all work is conducted in full compliance with Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, associated site safety regulations and good industry practice.

• Be pro-active with the Company Safety Management System and demonstrate safe working practices during all working activities.

• Promote ideas which will increase efficiency, reduce costs or time without compromising service standards and present to line manager.

• To always present a high standard of customer service, personal conduct and representation of the service in line with Company values and standards.

• Communicate effectively with Managers, team leaders, colleagues and other stakeholders, to provide an effective and professional service.

• Work, as directed, by Managers, team leaders regarding other port operations as may be required.

• Support team performance by sharing knowledge and best practice at all levels.

• To moor and unmoor vessels in accordance with safe working practices and under the direction of vessel pilots or crew members.

• Assist in baggage handling requirements for foot passengers.

• Passenger and freight terminal operations. Operating a handheld VHF radio for communicating with colleagues or vessels.

• Driving a company vehicle for the purpose of transporting yourself and other work colleagues to a work site.

• Operate RoRo linkspans as required.

• Marshall and direct traffic for loading, discharge and waiting areas.

• Carry out any other duties deemed appropriate by the management, at any other Briggs sites.

• Safe operation of all Tug Master and unaccompanied freight within the operations.

• Attend and undertake training as required to comply with Company regulations and legislative requirements.

Requirements

• Experience of working in a marine/terminal operation facility

• Experience of working with quayside operations

• Experience in HGV’s or Tug Master vehicles

• Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy

• HGV class 1 licence & CPC

• City & Guilds Mooring Appreciation Certificate

• Full, clean, manual driving licence

• Competent in Microsoft Office applications

• Commitment to continuous professional development

• Flexible approach to working hours

What’s in it for you? 

We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and much more as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.