Console Controller

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Description Job Description Location: Forth Ports Ltd, 100 Ocean Drive Job Title: Console Controller Location: Port of Leith Compensation: Salary – £33,978 + Shift allowance – £6,796 Shifts: Rotation of 7 weeks – 2 days / 2 nights followed by 4 days off, then 14 days off Forth Ports is one of the UK’s largest and most progressive port operators, playing a vital role in connecting the UK with Europe and the rest of the world. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we lead the way in delivering innovative, integrated port services across the country. We are proud to be at the forefront of the UK\’s green energy transition, with a strong focus on supporting the growth of the offshore wind sector. Our ambitious environmental goals include achieving carbon neutrality by 2032 and reaching Net Zero by 2042. There has never been a more exciting time to join Forth Ports. As we invest in cutting-edge infrastructure and champion a sustainable future, you\’ll be part of a dynamic team driving real change across the maritime and energy industries. 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. Key Responsibilities To ensure that the Harbour Office and lock side are manned, as per agreed standards. To monitor the safe transit of vessels within the Port complex, as per agreed procedures. Respond appropriately to general communications and to assist FTNS in any emergency affecting Leith. Manage health and safety in line with legislation and Company policy. Operate the console to ensure safe lock operations and maintain water levels within the port. Maintain shipping movement records, waste notifications and update IPOS. Prepare and issue the necessary paperwork for vessel arrival. Accurately and promptly record and report any defects or incidents in the lock gates e.g. damage to port property and/or vessel. Ensure all safety procedures are strictly followed at the lock gates, as per agreed procedures. Ensure lock side rope handlers are allocated their tasks and are carrying out their role properly and safely. Ensure an effective handover with the next shift and keep the log up to date. Advise the Harbour Master by phone, face-to-face or email of any non-routine occurrences. Provide fresh water to ships. Pick up and deliver mail, stores, etc. as required for the Dockhead. What are we looking for? We are seeking a flexible and dependable individual who is comfortable working on a shift rotation schedule. The ideal candidate will be computer literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other systems. While formal qualifications are desirable, they are not essential – what matters most is a willingness to learn and a commitment to undertaking relevant training. If you’re adaptable, proactive, and eager to grow within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Skills & Experience Required Qualification/experience in VHF radio operation is desirable. Basic knowledge of oil spill response techniques with appropriate training. Must be qualified to OPRC1. Understanding of freshwater procedures including sterilisation. In depth understanding of the running operation of lock-gates, sluices, penstocks and their associated controls, including the requirements for flood control. Good working knowledge of IPOS, Internet and email. Full driving licence. Full right to work in the UK. What Forth Ports Can Offer You At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy: A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement A defined pension scheme and life assurance Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking Attractive Family Friendly Policies Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays GymFlex health club memberships We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How To Apply If you are an experienced and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link. Skills Needed About The Company Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today. Company Culture Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities. Desired Criteria Qualification/experience in VHF radio operation Basic knowledge of oil spill response techniques with appropriate training. Must be qualified to OPRC1 Required Criteria Full driving licence Full right to work in the UK Strong IT skills including email, Microsoft packages and systems Closing Date Monday 16th June, 2025 Contract Type fulltime Salary £40,783.00 Monthly Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forth Ports Limited by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Controller” roles. 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