Marine Information Officer

Date: 05-Apr-2023

Location: Grimsby, GB

Company: ABP

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

• Have you got a strong administration background, ideally including aspects of data entry, information management and scheduling?
• Do you have an interest in assisting with support 12,000 jobs and contributing £800m to the economy?

Associated British Ports (ABP) is both a major landlord and port operator with 21 port locations in the UK. Our Humber operation incorporates 4 ports in Immingham, Hull, Goole and Grimsby and handles over 60 million tonnes of Cargo combined on an annual basis. We work very closely with our customers to provide innovative solutions to logistics within the UK and on the back of this deliver a number of projects annually with major impact to the Britain’s economy and to the long term efficiency of the shipping industry.

As the busiest Tidal Estuary on the East of the UK, our pilotage operations team plays a major role in the safe and effective docking of vessels from around the globe. A key function within this is our data centre who will take the information on incoming vessels and facilitate the administration of each shipment entering the Humber. Due to our continued growth we're looking to recruit an additional Marine Information Officer to join the team in Grimsby.

Working on a 4 on, 4 off basis (2 days, 2 nights – 12 hour shifts) you'll work as part of a team who will manage the data entry and Pilotage logistics of the vessels which manoeuvre on the Humber Estuary. We're looking for someone with prior experience with data entry, problem solving and labour allocation management to ensure the correct skills are matched to the correct vessel type, strong written & verbal communication ability and be highly computer literate.

The role can involve delivery of work with high pressure in order to meet tight time frames, but with backing from a strong supportive management team and first class training you'll have the support and training needed to excel in this position. Ideally you should have some marine knowledge and have worked in a similar role previously, but someone with exceptional administration skills would fit into the team really well. You'll need to be able to drive as certain aspects of the role will involve travel within the Humber ports.

Key skills for the role:

• Excellent I.T. skills, including knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure within a team
• Willingness to undertake 24/7 shift pattern
• Full driving licence

We can offer you a competitive annual salary plus shift allowance, equivalent to 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), support for ongoing CPD, contributory pension starting from day at 8% (company match plus 2%), private healthcare and access to wellness schemes & employee assistance schemes and discounts with a wide range of high street and online retailers. We also have an extensive in-house academy and industry specialists who deliver ongoing learning support.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.