General Purpose Marine Operative

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.

Role: General Purpose Marina Operative

Location: Ipswich, East Anglia

Whilst ABP is a major Port operator for the commercial and industrial sectors, we also have a dedicated and growing Marina Operations side of the business. With two sites in East Anglia, we offer a wide range of services to leisure and commercial customers including berthing, fuel sales, storage, hauling and launching, maintenance and laundry facilities.

As part of the continued levels of service we’re looking to recruit an additional Marina Operative to join the team. The role is highly customer focused with a variety of tasks to get involved with, you should have a strong passion about boating and marine activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating 75tonne Wise boat hoist
• Maintenance of marina facilities – this could include general appearance maintenance such as tidying up, pontoon maintenance, general maintenance or assisting with more technical jobs
• Selling berths and services provided by the Marina
• Fuelling of vessels and fuel stock control
• Assisting customers with all reasonable requests
• Upholding the ABP values
• Ensuring a safe and attractive Marina environment

Skills & Requirements

Essential

• Strong customer focused approach
• Excellent health & safety awareness
• Ability to work in a small team as well as independently.
• Ability to work on a rostered shift pattern which includes, weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Job relevant IT experience (excel and word)
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of mandatory, regulatory and safety responsibilities relevant to the main duties

Ideal

• Interest and experience within the boating or marine sector (Yachting, marine engineering, navy)
• Boat Hoist experience (Full training will be offered)
• Banksman/Slinger experience (Full training will be offered)
• Fork Lift experience (Full training will be offered)
• Short-Range VHF Radio certificate (RYA, training available)
• Oil Response Training (Full training will be offered)
• Powerboat Level 2 (RYA, training available)

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.