Job Introduction
Freight Security Assistant
Salary: Band 6 - £14,790.81 – £16,792.97 pa (Including allowances £15,900.12 - £18,052.45 pa)
Hours: 20 hours per week working a shift pattern consisting of 4 early shifts 0700 to 1200, weekend off, 4 late shifts 1500 to 2000 weekend off, covering operations over a rolling 4-week period. There is a weekday day off which will change periodically in line with shipping companies’ seasonal schedules. There will also be opportunity for overtime to assist with the covering of 24/7 operations.
Permanent
Portsmouth City Council controls all its maritime activities through the Port Service. Portsmouth International Port (PIP) comprises the Cruise & Ferry Port (CFP), Flathouse and Albert Johnson Quays and the Camber. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference.
What is the role?
Based at Portsmouth International Port (PIP), and reporting to the Terminal Supervisor, the role works within the freight related areas of the Port, both within gate houses and outside within all areas of the Port.
The main duties are:
- To control the entry and exit of vehicles to and from the Port via the site’s freight gates and as and where directed, elsewhere. This may include working alone or as part of a team.
- To ensure that all export freight is weighed in accordance with customer expectations.
- To provide security services as required by PIP including but not limited to searching, passes, data processing and site rounds, this may include working alone or as part of a team.
- To manage, marshal/park and monitor traffic and freight units on site.
- To operate the Ports freight software solutions and systems to fulfil the requirements of the role.
- To assist and support the Terminal Supervisor as directed in their routine tasks.
- Required to be proficient in all skills and competencies needed to carry out the duties of the post.
- Required to be proficient, to obtain the training specification for the post of Terminal Supervisor within an agreed period.
- Provide proactive liaison with all Port Users: shipping companies, statutory authorities, contractors, etc. as required to enable the smooth operation of the Freight Gate complex.
- Required to comply with all PIP and Portsmouth City Council policies and procedures including all current quality standards.
- Undertake any other tasks that may reasonably be allocated by PIP.
- Deliver a sufficient level of service as expected by Portsmouth City Council and PIP.
- Where required, drive Port/PCC vehicles as part of your duties.
- You would also be expected to play an active part in promoting a safe and secure working environment.
Who is the Person?
- You must be customer focused and be able to demonstrate your ability in communicating with people at all levels within the organisation as well as with external customers and the general public.
- You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and how to apply, Portsmouth City Councils’ core values.
- You need a good standard of education.
- You must be computer literate and be competent in data entry, as well as the use of different software solutions and systems and be able to demonstrate this.
- You need to be able to develop a good understanding of current Port security legislation.
- You need to be able to develop an awareness of the regulations for the transportation and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous cargoes.
- An understanding of both freight control and the marshalling of passengers and traffic would be advantageous.
- You should have an awareness of the Health & Safety at Work Act
- You must be capable of working alone and as part of a team and be able to demonstrate this.
- You should be capable of working both indoors and outdoors in all weathers and be able to demonstrate this.
- You should be a good problem solver and be capable of working through problems to provide solutions for both your Supervisor and others within the freight team.
- Ideally you will hold a clean, full UK driving license, or at least be undertaking lessons to attain this within a reasonable period.
- A good knowledge of the local area would be advantageous.
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call our duty Traffic Supervisor on 02392 855931 or email freight@portsmouth-port.co.uk
This is a rolling recruitment with no closing date
When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached at the bottom of this page.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
