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Forth Ports Group - Forth Ports Dundee Dundee Share

Marine Officer

Forth Ports Limited are an esteemed Port Authority who have risen to become the UK's third largest Port Operator Group. We are a dynamic, multimodal Ports owner and operator, offering a vast array of port-related services to facilitate connections between the UK, Europe and beyond.

Our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042 underscores our commitment to sustainability. Moreover, our substantial investments in infrastructure, port services and towage highlight our dedication to supporting the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. This is a pivotal moment to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.

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Important Information Location: Forth Ports Dundee, Port Office, Stannergate Road, Dundee, Scotland, City of Dundee, DD1 5YY Date Posted: 1st August 2024 Closing Date: 16th August 2024 Industry: Logistics & Transport Job Type: Full time Salary: From £34,000.00 Yearly to £35,000.00 Yearly

About the role

In this role, you will be based in Dundee and will see you reporting to the Assistant and Marine Managers for Rosyth, Fife and Dundee. You will also be trained to a C-103 standard to allow for cover in the VTS centre in Grangemouth if required.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing day to day support to the Marine Manager and Assistant Marine Manager in Rosyth, Fife and Dundee Ports

• Assisting with the maintenance and review of the Safety Management System (SMS) as required by the Port Marine Safety Code along with managing health and safety in line with legislation and Company policy

• Communicating with agents, pilots, port operations, shipmasters and FTNS to ensure the safe transit of all vessels

• Notifying your line manager promptly of any non-standard marine matters in line with the Port Marine Safety Code

• Conducting internal Port Marine Safety Code audits, including auditing of towage licence application

• Contributing to the maintenance of emergency plans and helping to conduct drills/exercises and enhancing preparedness of Port employees

• Contributing to the development of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and procedures

• Helping to respond to emergency incidents that take place within your area of responsibility

• Assisting with the investigation of Marine incidents and providing cover for VTS staff as required

What are we looking for?

• A Deck Officer CoC or Harbour Masters certificate or an equivalent level of marine experience

• A good working knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code

• A full understanding of port and river byelaws and general directions

• Candidates who have the ability to prioritise work tasks in an often changing port environment and demonstrate the flexibility to be able to meet these challenges

• Excellent communication and planning skills

• A strong practical knowledge of using Excel and MS Suite

• Full UK driving licence

What can Forth Ports offer you?

At Forth Ports, our people are at the heart of our success and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and friendly working environment. We can offer you:

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews

• Attractive OTE potential

• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance cover

• Generous annual leave allowance

• Free car parking

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their families

• Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives, including Cycle to Work and GymFlex gym memberships

• Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays

What you will need

Required criteria

• A Deck Officer CoC or Harbour Masters certificate or an equivalent level of marine experience
• Full right to work in the UK
• UK driving licence

Forth Ports Group

"As sure as the tide " - 50 years and counting - delivering outstanding results, on all manner of projects. Customers from around the world rely on our expertise to realise their ambitions.

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don't just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they've grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

Our benefits

We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance. Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.

Vacation, Paid time off

Paid sick days

Retirement plan and/or pension

Employee discounts

Gym membership or wellness programs

Cycle to work

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Scheme

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Closed Date : 2025-08-29