Marine Operations Manager

Role: Marine Operations Manager

Location: Immingham but will cover all 4 ports in the Humber region

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive with fantastic company benefits

Closing Date: 20th January 2026

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the safe and efficient running of the Humber Ports? Associated British Ports (ABP) is seeking a proactive and organised Marine Operations Manager to join our team, supporting daily marine dock operations across four key ports.

About the Role:

You will work closely with the Dock Master team to ensure the highest standards of marine safety, operational efficiency, and customer service. This is a hands-on role, requiring flexibility and a commitment to upholding health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold and manage health and safety policy standards within the Docks department.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) requirements across all four Humber ports.
• Support maintenance systems, including inspections and reporting on infrastructure and equipment.

Essential Requirements:

• Maritime qualification or equivalent formal certification in marine operations, or a comparable qualification from a relevant sector.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and solve problems proactively.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk-based safety management systems, and Marine and HSE legislation.
• Flexibility to manage time and location to suit operational requirements across the Humber ports.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Strong digital literacy and ability to adapt to new technologies and systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Degree-level qualification.
• Experience managing port operations or vessel activities.

If you are passionate about marine operations and safety, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

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