Dockmaster (12 Month FTC)
Are you excited by the opportunity to be responsible for operating and controlling the Mersey River entrances, Bridges and Dock Systems, including Liverpool and Birkenhead Enclosed Docks? Are you an experienced mariner with a strong appreciation of ship manoeuvring? We are seeking a Dockmaster to join our team at the Port of Liverpool and help us keep the world moving! This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
Your role
In this role you will plan and control the docking and undocking and movement of vessels within Birkenhead and Liverpool enclosed docks, including operating bridges and locks. This will include the coordination of vessel bookings by agents and advising on berth availability. You will respond to VHF communication from vessels within area of responsibility and liaise with colleagues from VTS. You will operate from isolated fall-back locations when directed, responding to emergencies within the dock systems in a timely manner.
You will ensure relevant data entry to the Peel Ports VMS or Online Booking Portal as required, providing a medium for liaison between vessels, tugs, stevedores and/or allied services. You will manage dock system water levels, operating the dock SCADA system. You will control the transit of small craft including tugs and workboats which are not subject to the constraints of the Online Booking Portal access through any suit...