General Purpose Marine Operative (Ipswich, Short Sea Ports, GB)

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.

Why should you work for ABP?

Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade. Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business. You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected. Receive competitive salary and benefits package. Get support for training, personal development, and further education. Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

As ABP continue the journey of investing and developing our Ipswich Beacon Marina, which forms as part of the Beacon Marina Collection, we are looking to recruit a Marina Operative to join our small and dedicated team. We are looking for someone to assist in ensuring we offer our leisure and commercial customers an excellent experience during their stay with us at our award winning, 5 Gold Anchor Marina.

Day-to-Day Duties:

Operating a 75-tonne Wise boat hoist: Responsible for lifting and launching vessels. Pressure washing vessels: Ensuring they are clean and properly laid up. Forklift operations: Handling various tasks with the forklift. Towing vessels: Safely moving vessels within the marina. Marina maintenance: Performing upkeep and repairs as needed. Selling berths and marina services: Promoting and selling the marina's offerings. Fuelling vessels and managing fuel stock: Overseeing the fuelling process and maintaining fuel inventory.

Key Qualifications:

Marina experience: Ideal but not essential. Interest in boating: A must-have! Hoist experience: A plus. General plant background: Forklift experience preferred. Team player: Ability to work well within a team. Customer service skills: Enjoy interacting with customers as you'll be front of house.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break with occasional weekends on a rota basis.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 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.

Note: We are looking to conduct interviews on Wednesday, 23rd April.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels