New Job Vacancies Available

Details of the vacancies can be found below and on the port's job vacancy page

FULL TIME & PART TIME MARINE OFFICER

Added 14.06.24

Applications are invited for one full-time and one part time position which has become available within the Marine Department due to retirement.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake the following main duties:

• Provide radio navigational advice and information to vessels, including the operation and monitoring of all electronic surveillance equipment within the Harbour Control office.
• To act as Coxswain / Skipper on any of the company’s marine craft (Subject to qualifications).
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a rota.
• (Live within 30 minutes from Portland Port.)

Applicants should possess the following basic minimum qualifications and experience:

• RYA Powerboat Advanced Certificate Commercially Endorsed.
• Boat Masters Certificate, desirable but not essential.
• Commercial maritime background and/or previous port experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent boat handling skills.
• Good knowledge of electronic navigational / chart systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take control of situations effectively, efficiently and calmly.
• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and previous experience of database systems.
• Clean Driving Licence.

Salary: Dependant upon qualifications and experience.

Closing Date for all Applications: 12 July 2024

The following documents can be downloaded and will provide further details:

• Person Specification
• Job Description
• Application Form

To apply download and complete application form and e-mail with a copy of your CV to recruitment@portland-port.co.uk or post to:

Mrs L Green
Personnel Manager
Portland Port
 Castletown
Portland
DT5 1PP

FULL TIME POLICE SUPPORT OFFICER

Added 21.05.24

A full-time position has become available for a Police Support Officer within the Landside Services Department of the Portland Port Group of Companies

Reporting directly to the Police and Security Manager, the successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience in security and shift work
• An ability to work alone
• That they are able to use their own initiative
• That they are able to recognise set limits of discretion
• An ability to work on a vessel whilst in harbour waters

Previous experience as a Special Constable or Home Office Community Support Officer or in any security industry role would be an advantage.

As the first point of contact for visitors and customers entering the port this is a high-profile position requiring excellent interpersonal skills, professional manner and smart appearance.

Police Support Officers have unique and privileged access to secure information and therefore need to demonstrate discretion and confidentiality.   

A radio operator’s licence would also be an advantage, but the required training will be given.

This post involves shift working, covering 24/7, includes weekend working therefore a flexible approach to working hours is essential.

Salary: c. £29,000

Closing Date for Applications: 25 June 2024

See below attachments for further details:

• Police Support Officer Person Specification
• Police Support Officer Job Description
• Application Form

To apply for this position, download and complete an application form and e-mail it to 
recruitment@portland-port.co.uk or it can be posted to the address below: 

Mrs L Green
Personnel Manager
Portland Port
Castletown
Portland
DT5 1PP

Admin: 22nd Mar 2024 12:47:00