Vessel Traffic Services Operator
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Role: Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operator
Location: Southampton
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term
Closing Date: 16th March 2026
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in keeping one of the UK’s busiest ports safe, efficient, and thriving? Associated British Ports (ABP) is seeking a dynamic and flexible individual to join our Southampton team as a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Operator
About the Role
As a VTS Operator, you’ll be at the heart of marine operations, ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of vessels within the VTS area. Working closely with the Assistant Harbour Master (VTS), you’ll monitor vessel movements using radar, AIS, CCTV, and VHF, and provide vital support to Marine Planning and port stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and manage vessel traffic to maintain safety and protect the environment.
- Liaise with ships, pilots, agents, and port users to coordinate vessel movements.
- Input and validate information in the Port Management Information Service (PMIS).
- Respond to enquiries from customers, officials, and stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- VTS experience - Current V-103 qualifications (C0103-1 & C0103-3) or
- STCW II/1 OOW (Deck) / Master (less than 500 GT) Near Coastal / Royal Navy Navigation Watch Certificate or an acceptable equivalent (see MIN 692 for full list).
- Excellent IT and administration skills.
- Clear, concise communicator able to liaise at all levels.
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Team player with initiative and the confidence to take command when needed.
- Willingness to work shifts and demonstrate flexibility in duties and hours.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Central, Eastern Solent, and Southampton Water.
- GMDSS restricted operator certificate.
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.
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