Senior Terminal Operator

Are you an experienced Terminal/Shift Supervisor with a construction materials background? We want you on our team, overseeing the safe operation of unloading ships and managing a small team of terminal operators. Join us for a role that blends your expertise with a balanced work life, ensuring optimal efficiency in our established facility.

About Your Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Terminal Supervisor with an electrical or mechanical background to join our team and be involved in all operational aspects of our cementitious products’ terminal operations. The role will include:

• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation and management of a small team involved in all aspects of the product importation. This includes, but is not limited to, unloading cement ships, and loading out of flat stores into day silos and thereafter to road tankers.
• Assisting the terminal manager with supervising the operations and the maintenance of the terminal, including all onsite equipment and oversight of sub-contractors to ensure a reliable and safe working environment.
• Working on a mixed roster of both day and night shift work, including as required when vessels are in port.

We're Looking For

• A self-motivated and disciplined individual with experience in planning and organisation as well as analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Health and Safety regulations and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment; in addition to holding IOSH Managing Safely certification (or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards holding such qualification/s.
• Proven experience in electrical or mechanical roles, along with a Forklift and Loading Shovel licence.
• Motivated to ensuring the job is completed given the 24/7 nature of the business and proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in a timely manner.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate their team.
• Driving Licence valid in the UK.

We'll Offer You

• A competitive salary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!

About Us

Brett is the UK’s largest independently owned building materials Group with over 60 sites across the South, South East, East and Midlands and employing over 750 people.

Part of the Brett Group, Brett Cements specialises in the importation of cementitious materials into the Ridham terminal for use by Brett Group companies.

With a reputation for excellence, we offer superb development opportunities to people keen to be a part of our continued growth. As an independent business we can offer real job satisfaction in an environment which encourages you to contribute, supports you in getting the job done and enables you to become part of a team that delivers building materials for big ideas.

Why Join Brett

• Our people are individuals, we value your input and support you in your professional development.
• We see our people as our greatest strength.
• We work hard to create inclusive environments.
• Grow your skills with ongoing opportunities – our business thrives when our people are at their best, we encourage and support ongoing learning and development.

Brett Group operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination in recruitment and employment. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and are committed to acting professionally and fairly in all our relationships and business dealings. This is not only a legal requirement but is vital for our brand, reputation and the long-term success of our business.

Brett Group operates a preferred supplier list and does not accept agency CVs, unless specifically engaged to work on the role in writing by the People Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other location with the Brett Group. Brett Group will not be responsible for any fees relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Furthermore, Brett Group will only accept CVs submitted through our applicant tracking system, any and all CVs sent via email will be immediately deleted and shall not be subject to any agency terms or associated fees.

Should you wish to work with us now or in the future please email the recruitment team at [email protected]