An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Port Terminal Manager to lead operations at a major bulk terminal within the Humber region. Reporting to the Deputy Port Director, this role is responsible for the overall leadership, operational delivery, and commercial performance of the terminal.
Responsibilities
* Lead safe, efficient day‑to‑day terminal operations and drive high performance across the site.
* Deliver business strategy, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.
* Take full ownership of P&L, delivering revenue, EBITDA, and cost control targets.
* Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to enhance productivity and service delivery.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and partners.
* Act as the senior operational contact for customers, ensuring consistent service delivery.
* Promote a strong safety‑first culture and ensure full regulatory compliance.
* Lead, coach, and develop operational teams, fostering a high‑performance environment.
* Ensure effective planning and use of labour, plant, and resources.
* Work closely with engineering teams to maintain asset reliability and performance.
* Support delivery of capital projects and provide operational input into investments.
* Drive employee engagement, succession planning, and continuous development.
Qualifications
* Previous management experience within a port, marine, or shipping operation.
* Strong experience within ports, terminals, or bulk handling operations.
* Proven leadership experience in an operational management role.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L responsibility.
* Experience managing performance, budgets, and operational targets.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills across internal and external partners.
* IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
* Engineering or asset management knowledge within industrial environments.
* Experience working with maintenance or capital projects teams.
* Knowledge of port safety regulations and frameworks.
* Experience with SAP systems.
Benefits
* Salary £55,000 – £62,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
* £4,500 car allowance.
* 10% discretionary bonus.
* Weekend overtime.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus option to buy/sell).
* 10% employer pension contribution.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* Critical illness cover.
* Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Cycle2Work scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Travel insurance included.
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