Dock Head Supervisor
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Job Title: Dockhead Supervisor
Reports to: Port Manager
Key Responsibilities: -
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Pilot Boats & Dock Gates
- Ensure compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code and the Company’s Quality System.
- Carry out the safe and effective operation of the dock gates
- Liaising with marine Pilots in terms of shipping and operational requirements of the tide
- Maintenance and upkeep of 2 pilot boats including annual surveys, inspections & compliance with the small commercial vessel code of practice.
- Mooring of vessels.
- Oversee the maintenance of dock infrastructure including inspection and upkeep of ladders, lifebuoys, fendering, bollards and navigational aids.
- Overseeing maintenance of the Dock Gate 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
Holidays: 25 days per annum
Salary: A competitive salary accompanies the post and will reflect experience / qualification.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Seaham Harbour, Durham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dock Head Supervisor roles across Seaham Harbour Dock Company's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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