Job Description

Date:

22 Aug 2025

Location:

Sheerness, GB, ME12 1RS

Company:

Peel Ports

Vacancy - Chargehand Vessel Operations

Are you seeking an opportunity to extend the range of your skills within vessel operations? Are you excited by the chance to support the planning of efficient and effective discharge of vessels from ship to shore? We're seeking a Chargehand to join a supportive team within Vessel Operations at the Port of Medway.

Your Role

In this role you will manage the team and third party labour to meet operational targets, ensuring all activities are completed in a safe and timely manner. You will liaise with planning and commodity leaders on a daily basis to understand the day to day operational priorities. You will ensure we are delivering an industry leading service to customers by monitoring daily performance of the team against customer deadlines and developing a culture of continuous improvement across the team.



You will work flexibly to support managers, colleagues and other areas of the business within the Port.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK's leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK's leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.
What you'll bring


You will have knowledge and experience of cargo handling methods and logistics having operated within a fast paced operational environment, working with high volumes of work, and possessing MHE licences appropriate to the role. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and good IT and numeracy skills. IOSH managing safety certification would be desirable and you must have a full UK driving licence.
What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:


27 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays) Pension Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers Commitment to learning and personal development We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our employee assistance programme when required




If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we'd really like to hear from you!