Job Introduction
Hours: An average of 43.16 hours per week (including weekends and Bank Holidays). The shift pattern is 4 early shifts (0545 to 1455) followed by 2 days off, 4 late shifts (1440 to 2400), followed by 2 days off. This post is one of a team of twelve Quay Assistants (in 3 gangs).
The Service:
Portsmouth City Council controls all its maritime activities through the Port Service. Portsmouth International Port (PIP) comprises the Continental Ferry Port (CFP), Flathouse and Albert Johnson Quays and the Camber.
What is the role?
Based at Portsmouth International Port, and reporting to the Berthing Master, the main duties of the role is the berthing and slipping of ships, conducting linkspan safety watches, general cleaning and other operational duties at Portsmouth International Port (PIP). This includes:
- Berthing and slipping of ships including all associated equipment and handling.
- Maintenance of quayside and all related equipment.
- Cleaning duties throughout PIP including use of machinery if required.
- Loading, unloading, stores distribution and baggage handling as directed.
- To assist the Berthing Master as directed in their routine tasks.
- to comply with all PIP and Portsmouth City Council policies and procedures, also all quality standards.
- To undertake any other reasonable tasks management requests.
- To deliver sufficient service as expected by Portsmouth City Council and PIP.
Who is the person?
- Having a good knowledge of seamanship skills and be competent in the use of ropes and heaving lines would be beneficial.
- You should be trained and competent in manual handling techniques.
- Previous, experience of the berthing and slipping of vessels would be beneficial.
- You should have an awareness of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- 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, port users and the general public.
- You should be happy to work shifts, you should be able to work outdoors in all weathers and be confident working alone as well as part of a team.
- You must be physically fit and healthy and able to swim short distances.
- Experience in the operation of linkspans and quayside equipment would be beneficial.
- Experience in firefighting and lifesaving procedures would be beneficial.
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call our duty Berthing Master on 02392 855932 or email berthimngmastersmail@portsmouth-port.co.uk
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 might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. This is really important we will shortlist for interview / assessment based on the information you provide. The full job profile is attached below.
Interviews/assessments: 12th June 2025.
Previous applicants need not apply.
All employees and third parties working at the Portsmouth International Port are subject to the Substance Misuse - Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy and the Port reserves the right to carry out with cause and random testing. In line with Home Office requirements, employees must also register their personal details on the government's central database, Access Pass Holder Information Distribution System (APHIDS), as without this registration employees will be denied entry to the Restricted Area (RA) of Portsmouth International Port.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
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Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
