Berthing and Landside Planner in Hull

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 19 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year. 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.

Why would you work for ABP?

• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• Thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership.

We are currently seeking a Berthing & Landside Planner to join our team in the Hull Container Terminal to plan and coordinate the safe discharge and loading of multiple vessels. Responsibilities include:

• Produce operational reports and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Cross-check vessel discharge manifests, cargo data and customer documentation.
• Verify VGMs, customs clearances, dangerous goods notifications (DGNs) and other cargo records.
• Create, amend and maintain terminal strategies to support vessel and cargo operations.
• Plan container re-organisations and pre-plan terminal cargo in line with operational requirements.
• Ensure vessel discharge and load lists are accurate, including trans-shipments and plug-in requirements.
• Maintain cargo location records and resolve discrepancies in terminal inventory and segregation.
• Use Destin8, AutoStore and other internal systems to monitor, validate and update operational data.
• Respond to internal and external customer enquiries via phone, email, Teams, radio and face-to-face communication.
• Liaise with vessel crews, ADMs, customers and terminal teams regarding vessel schedules, operations and issues.
• Provide operational updates to customers and internal management.
• Support terminal and vessel staff with IT-related issues and system troubleshooting.
• Liaise with third-party providers to resolve Auto-Store and system-related issues.

Skills, experiences, qualifications, and competencies

• Essential: Advanced use of I.T systems, excellent communicational skills, high level of organisational skills.
• Ideal: Previous Container terminal experience, use of I.T strategies and processes, overseeing multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment.

The role comes with a competitive salary, a contributory pension from day one (starting at 8% with a 2% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and increasing with service), and a wide range of discounts/cash back with high street and online retailers.

We offer an inclusive work environment with a very strong training academy that offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required.