Berthing and Landside Planner

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.

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.

Why would you work for ABP?

• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can 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.

Planning and organisation of cargo within yard operations and create strategies within the existing terminal system.

To coordinate with AOM, Gate staff and customers to maximise the terminals capabilities.

• Accountabilities
• 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, Auto Store 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), 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.

Want to see what it’s like to work for the UK’s largest port operator?

Our virtual work experience programme gives you an inside look at trade, sustainability, safety, and careers in one of the UK’s most vital indutries- https://www. talentxp. co. uk/track/e2e029cd

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.

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 and further information on this check can be found using the following link:

https://www. gov. uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels