Location: Lancashire, GB, LA3 2XF Company: Peel Ports Smartgate Controller Are you excited to start your career in maritime and logistics with a business which is growing due to £10 million of investment? Are you seeking more than the normal 9 to 5 office job and an opportunity to play a key role in the efficient operation of our Port? We are seeking Smartgate Controllers to join our team at the Port of Heysham. Your role As a key member of the team, you will be the main point of contact for resolving queries and challenges for hauliers and drivers entering and leaving the Port to support the effective and safe flow of trucks into and out of the terminal. In this role you will handle different traffic volumes, efficiently reporting of faults to ensure quick resolution. You will follow a structured training programme providing all of the development you require to be effective in this role. You will work a weekly shift pattern working on rotating teams. This role is classified as safety critical. Your duties in this role may include driving on site; working at height and/or in confined spaces; operating/driving plant; manual handling; lone working; night work. If successful in your application, you will be required to attend a pre-placement medical assessment to confirm your fitness for work in this role. What you'll bring You will have strong communication and engagement skills, ideally having worked in a Transport, Warehousing, Gate or Depot environment. You will be confident in the use of Microsoft Office packages with high levels of attention to detail as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in using terminal operating systems would be beneficial but not essential as training will be given. Who are we Already one of the UKs leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UKs leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow. What we can offer you In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as: 25 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays) Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more! Commitment to learning and personal development Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development! We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, wed really like to hear from you!