Dockhead Supervisor

Job Title                    Dockhead Supervisor

Job Overview

Responsibility for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the harbour’s Pilot Boats, Dockhead Infrastructure, Lock Operating System, and Lock Gates.

The Role

The successful candidate will be working in a busy port environment as part of a wider team and report to the Port Manager. They will provide the first point of responsibility for Dockhead Operations and oversee and instruct a small team of operatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code and the Company’s Quality System.
• Oversee and carry out the safe and effective operation of the lock, dock gates and operating system.
• To follow Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work.
• Liaising with the marine Pilots in terms of shipping and operational requirements of the tide.
• Maintenance and upkeep of the harbour’s two pilot boats including annual surveys, inspections & compliance with the small commercial vessel code of practice.
• Mooring of any vessels visiting the harbour.
• Oversee the maintenance of dock infrastructure including inspection and upkeep of ladders, lifebuoys, fendering, bollards and navigational aids.
• Overseeing the maintenance of the dock gate operating system
• Procurement of PPE, chandlery, ropes, chains, shackles, and workshop consumables.
• Pilot Boat Operation – Minimum requirement for pilot boat duties is RYA advanced power boat certificate or an MCA boat masters licence. Training can be provided.

Hours of Work                                

48-hour basic working week which will include weekend work

Periods of 4 hours over each high water.

Minimum Qualification       Preferably educated to marine engineer apprenticeship

Leave      25 days per annum

Salary         A competitive salary accompanies the post and will reflect experience / qualification.