Control Room Operator - Immingham, United Kingdom - Associated British Ports

Associated British Ports

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Immingham, United Kingdom

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Description

Date:14-Apr-2023

Location:
Immingham, 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.

As the UK's largest Port Operator, Associated British Ports operate 21 Ports around the U.K. supporting 119,000 jobs and contributing £7.5 billion to the economy every year, and handling £150 billion of trade. Our Humber region is comprised for 4 ports in Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham. Our HIT Terminal can handle up to 20 million tonnes and dry bulks each year.

As a fully automated bulk handling terminal the IRFT is at the forefront of the renewable power generation supply chain.

You'll have experience of working within a safety critical environment, with a practical understanding of Health & Safety legislation - ideally with some experience of delivering toolbox talks.

The role is responsible for monitoring the Terminal Control 'Safety' systems, ensuring that abnormalities are escalated to Management/Engineering Teams. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate data to allow tracking of operational performance.

Main Responsibilities

Accountable for monitoring the environmental impact of terminal operations, effectively deploying environmental control systems, ensuring that all operations are carried out and recorded in accordance with LAPCC Environmental permit.
Operates the Terminal Management/Control Systems (Coal & Biomass) and Weighbridge system, including stock entry; providing customer stock information; liaising with Customers and Agents.
Liaises with the appointed Port Rail Coordinators, Freight Operating companies, Network Rail and
ABP Rail Terminal Operators to ensure that the weekly dispatch schedule is maintained, and that any stoppages and 'off plan' variances are recorded and communicated to the Planning team.
Responsible for ensuring the effective deployment of service providers in accordance with the requirement of the shift plan, recording any issues and ensuring that these are communicated to the supervisory team
Liaise closely with the Operations and Engineering teams, ensuring equipment is available/cleaned to allow planned maintenance to be effectively carried out, therefore minimising operational disruption whenever possible.

Skills & Experience

Service & Customer driven with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate to all levels.
A sound knowledge of Plant/Control Room/Weighbridge systems, preferably in a similar industrial environment
Proactive approach with sound organisational skills.
Sound IT skills which should include Outlook, Excel & Word.
Experience of working in a pressured environment with a track record of meeting targets in a timely manner.
Previous experience of working in a Control Room environment preferable, and a sound understanding of Control Room systems.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 8% with 2% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays - plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers.

We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

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.