Stevedore Supervisor

Overview

The Role:

supervise our Stevedoring operations during stowage and unloading of vessels, and general operations within the port warehousing. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to keep your team motivated, focused and performing to high standards. It is envisaged that the successful individuals will become part of our flexible workforce and learn all parts of the operations to enable them to work in other areas of the business where necessary.

• Supervise stevedoring operations during stowage and unloading of vessels and general port warehousing operations.
• Motivate, monitor and guide the team to maintain high standards of safety and performance.
• Learn and cover other parts of the operations as required to support the business.

• Experience of heavy lifting operations and working at height would be advantageous.
• The Port operates seven days per week including night shifts & Bank Holidays; flexibility to meet business needs is required.
• Full driving licence is essential as the Port operates across five sites.

• Starting salary £33k rising to £36k after training for 37.5 hours per week
• Private medical scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 statutory days)
• Bonus scheme

The Port of Blyth values its employees as its most important asset and provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a generous bonus program, free private medical coverage, and regular staff events such as breakfast meetings, to create a supportive environment for employees to excel in.

The Port has taken proactive measures to promote health and wellbeing in the workplace, including transitions to accreditation schemes and health campaigns tailored to the workforce. Initiatives include NHS free health checks, free coffee van visits and free ice cream van visits, which have supported engagement and wellbeing across the workforce. The Port’s dedication to health and wellness was recognised with the Maritime UK Awards 2024 Employer of the Year Award and North East Business Awards 2025 as Joint Winner of the Best Place to Work for Northumberland & Tyneside.

Port of Blyth is the port operating division of Blyth Harbour Commission, an independent statutory trust established in 1882. It handles cargo across four terminals on the River Blyth and is a major east coast base supporting offshore energy and other sectors, including containers, dry bulks and marine fuels.

Please apply with full CV (including details of current salary) to Stuart Balmer-Howieson (HR & Safety Manager).

Interviews to be held w/c 9th February 2026 (In person)

Closing — 06/02/2026