Operations Graduate

Hutchison Ports have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Graduate to join the team.

Location: The Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk (IP11 3SY)

Salary: Starting salary of £30,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

Hutchisons Ports are the world’s leading port network with over 30,000 employees, operating ports and terminals in Asia, the middle east, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.

The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe. Together with its unrivalled rail and road links connecting the port to distribution hubs in the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK, Felixstowe plays a pivotal role in keeping the UK’s trade moving, and delivers real benefits to customers, the community and the industry.

Operations Graduate – The Role:

Hutchison Ports (UK) – Port of Felixstowe is the largest deep-water Port in the UK and with a significant percentage of Britain’s imports and exports being moved through the Port of Felixstowe, it’s fair to say that we play a large part in the UK’s logistics chain. Most cargo is dispatched on a ‘Just in time’ basis with little margin for error; this means that our Operations Delivery team require a unique combination of planning, communication, practical, technical and leadership skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to fast-track your career in Operations Management, you will benefit from invaluable work experience, a competitive salary and on-the-job expert training to support both your professional and personal development.

Supported by a world class team, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in all aspects of our logistics operation giving you a solid grounding in operations delivery, engineering planning, commercial, finance and quality assurance.

Operations Graduate – Key Responsibilities:

- Your learning experiences will include job shadowing, customer visits, attending meetings,

spending time with your mentor and getting involved in real work, like data analysis, planning,

project management and review

- Drive a variety of projects and initiatives to continuously develop what we do and drive

efficiency and customer service.

- Lead and develop our front-line operational teams to deliver excellent customer service and

operational performance

- Provide direct support, engagement and performance management to the Operations teams

- Deliver regular written and verbal presentations across all levels of the Operations Team

reporting on progress and responding to feedback

- Build proficient knowledge in the use and functions of the Port of Felixstowe’s core

management systems, processes and Terminal Operating Systems

Operations Graduate – You:

- Bachelor’s degree (or non-UK equivalent) in any discipline

- IT knowledge including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent

- Planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver day to day tasks

- Ability to coordinate and deliver multiple tasks and responsibilities in accordance with agreed

project deadlines

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders

- Ability to understand complex issues to carry out problem solving

- Ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team and with stakeholders

Operations Graduate – Benefits:

- 24 Days Annual Leave

- Generous Pension Contribution & Life Cover

- Private Health Care

- Exclusive Company-wide ‘3’ Mobile Discounts

- Discretionary Bonus

- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay

- Cycle to Work

- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)

- Long Service Awards

- D&I Working Groups—including Women’s Network, PRIDE, Well-being

- Employer Supported Volunteering Programme

Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have recently been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.

Application Process:

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