About the role
As a Console Controller, you'll be responsible for the safe coordination and monitoring of all shipping movements within the Port. Your duties will include managing health and safety in line with legislation and company policy, operating the console for lock operations, maintaining shipping records, and ensuring effective communication and handovers. You'll also handle paperwork, provide fresh water to ships, and assist with mail and stores delivery.
What are we looking for?
Essential:
1. Experience in monitoring and coordinating shipping movements.
2. Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures.
3. Accurate record-keeping and incident reporting skills.
4. Strong IT and communication skills.
Desirable:
5. A qualification or previous experience in VHF radio operation.
6. Basic knowledge of oil spill response techniques (OPRC1 qualification).
7. Understanding of freshwater procedures and sterilisation.
8. In-depth knowledge of lock-gates, sluices, and flood control requirements.
9. Familiarity with IPOS, Internet, and email systems.
What can we offer you?
At Forth Ports, we value our people and take pride in fostering a flexible, open, and friendly work environment. With an average employee tenure of over 10 years, our culture speaks for itself. We also offer:
10. Competitive salary, reviewed annually
11. Generous defined contribution pension scheme with life assurance
12. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
13. Generous annual leave entitlement
14. Cycle to Work scheme
15. Family-friendly policies
16. On-site free parking
17. Discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays through our employee discount platform
18. Discounted health club memberships through GymFlex