PD Ports

This week we welcomed 140 young people, from Tees Valley Education multi-academy trust schools to Teesport, exposing them to the world of Ports and Logistics. Through our bespoke programme the Teesport Explorers aiming to tackle skills gaps, challenge stereotypes and raise aspirations among primary school children we chose to educate our young guests on careers involving crane operations. The children heard from one of our bulks crane operators Martin, and heard first hand what it's like to drive a crane. They also talked to our Crane Engineer, Jamie, who recently completed his apprenticeship. Who spoke about his role and the importance of PPE in keeping him safe. The children then put into practice some of the things they'd heard about. Alan, our Competency Team Lead took them through a Lego crawler crane operators course, safely lifting and handling cargo and gaining their certificate of competence. Finishing the session, the children experienced being inside a crane on our crane simulator, having a go at lifting Bulk Cargo from the hold of the vessel and loading the hopper, the job that Martin does and talked about. We've sent them away to Design a crane of the future and can't wait to see what they come up with. We really hope they enjoyed their day and look forward to welcoming them back to shine the spotlight on other careers here at PD Ports. As a business, we recognise that the earlier in life children are exposed to career experiences, the greater the impact and the greater the chance of positively influencing perceptions. We have set ourselves the target to introduce 3,000 young people to the ports and maritime sector by 2030 through our partnerships with the High Tide Foundation, Power Of Women💥 and of course our very own Teesport Explorers programme. For more information on our Teesport Explorers programme and how to get involved contact Jasminder Kaur our Early Careers Advisor at jas.kaur@pdports.co.uk #SupportingYoungPeople #Maritime #Logistics #Careers #Teesside

We are delighted to welcome the RCC America to Teesport as part of our African Ro-Ro service with NMT Shipping, handling export flows to East and West Africa! Calling every six to eight weeks this service has shipped more than 9,000 units in the first five years of the partnership. In the world of shipping, fast turnarounds are essential to businesses functioning effectively and efficiently. With direct connections to major hub ports, Ro-Ro operations at Teesport allow for quick and easy access to mainland Europe and beyond. Teesport can handle various Ro-Ro cargo types including trailers, containers, refrigerated units, tank containers and cars, with secure storage areas also available.  To find out more about our services at Teesport visit: https://lnkd.in/eauY9dTy #Logistics #Transport #Maritime #Ferry #Cargo #Global #Shipping

A vacancy has arisen for a well organised, reliable, and flexible full time Assistant Operations Manager to form part of our future growth and succession planning at PD Ports within the PD Shipping and Inspection Services team based at Erith. The five main things our Assistant Operations Manager will be working on are: - Compliance. - Cargo Superintendence. - Ships Agency. - Cargo Operations. - Accounts. We are seeking someone who: - Has experience of working in the shipping industry essential. - Is self-motivated, flexible and reliable - Has strong organisational skills. - Has good communication skills. - A full clean driving license. PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide. For more information on this role and how to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/e6zBDfx3 #JobVacancy #NowHiring #Careers #Erith #Thames #Kent

Tired of your cargo getting stuck in the congestion of the M62? Need to reduce your carbon emissions? PD Ports and Direct Rail Services now offer a direct rail freight service connecting Teesport and Manchester Trafford Park 5 days a week, using low liner waggons to unlock this key route for the first time. Transporting goods by rail can reduce carbon emissions by 76% per tonne, fuel wastage due to idling and enables multiple lorry loads to arrive at the same time. Each one way service to from Teesside to Manchester has the capability to take upto 40 HGVs off our congested road network. For more information on the Teesport-Manchester Trafford Park rail freight service, or to book space, please contact Jo Edmenson, Key account manager at jo.edmenson@pdports.co.uk #RailFreight #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #NetZero #Logistics #Transport #SupplyChain

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Security Officer at PD Ports site at Groveport, Scunthorpe within the Security team. The five main things our Security Officer will be working on are: - Issue and check security passes of those entering Groveport in line with company procedures and the ISPS Code. - Report and recording of incidents. - Undertake perimeter/site patrols as required. - Customer service (dealing with internal and external visitors) - Updating and provision of reports electronically and working in line with procedures and safe systems of work. PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide. For more information on this role and how to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/edBSG9VD #JobVacancy #Careers #NowHiring #Lincolnshire #Humberside

We want our employees, and potential candidates, to feel safe, welcomed and respected. There is much to do, but we want to celebrate our colleagues, from boardroom to every dock, warehouse and office in the business, who are making a difference. Which is why we are proud to be shortlisted as finalists for BUSINESSiQ North East's Diversity & Inclusion Award! PD Ports made a public commitment to increasing and improving diversity and inclusion in all its forms across our business as part of our company sustainability strategy in 2024. The push for greater and inclusion and diversity at PD Ports has been led from the top, with the executive leadership team recognising the continuing gender imbalance in the company and wider port and maritime industry, and the loss of talent and inspiration that was causing. The launch of the three employee network groups – women, LBQTIA+ and neurodivergent - in 2024 is the visible representation of the company’s commitment to supporting diverse and minority groups within the business to come together, share ideas and experiences and work together to make the business a better employer. We have a zero tolerance policy on substance use while at work – however, we know there are people within the organisation, and family members, who are struggling and need support. We have a close partnership with Middlesbrough-based substance misuse charity Recovery Connections, who have a dedicated member of staff based permanently at Teesport. The service is open to any of our 1,400 strong team should they or someone they know, experience problematic substance misuse issues. The partnership is the first of its kind for both PD Ports and Recovery Connections. Our partnership with Daisy Chain also sees our two organisations share mutual and meaningful support. With the joint aim of improving and empowering the lives of autistic and neurodivergent people, the new collaboration includes a commitment from PD Ports to improve employment practices that can make neurodivergent people feel unsupported or unable to progress in the workplace. We know that to continue our success, PD Ports needs a diverse team and that we must appeal to the young people of today, who are tomorrow’s workers. Which is why through our own programme the Teesport Explorers and our partnerships with organisations such as Power Of Women💥and High Tide Foundation we are dedicated to introducing 3000 young people to Maritime careers by 2030. We would like to congratulate all of the finalists for the Business IQ Awards and look forward to the event at Wynyard Hall on 11th April!

Women's Network Group lead Patti Burt spoke with Bdaily about the need for consistent and meaningful action in supporting women, she said: "In an otherwise male-dominated environment, creating that space to freely discuss issues, big and small, female specific or not, is so important. PD Ports has a strong track record of empowering women and encouraging individuals to develop their careers; we want to see people push themselves forward and try something outside their comfort zone. While International Women’s Day is a chance to put a spotlight on key issues, to really make a difference needs consistent, meaningful action for the long-term. If being part of the Women’s Network Group at PD Ports gives one person the confidence to speak out, or change their career to the road less ordinary, then we’ve done our job." #DiversityandInclusion #Empowerment #ThoughtLeadership

To celebrate International Women's Day our PD Ports Women's Network Group (WNG) lead Patti Burt headed out into our operational areas to host our very first WNG roadshow. She spent the day travelling around our various locations talking to our people about what the network group aims to achieve and offer insight into why we have a women's network group. Planting seeds in people’s minds about how the Women’s Network Group can support everyone, regardless of gender. Reminding them many of us have mothers, wives, girlfriends, or daughters, and connecting the work we do to our personal lives to make it all feel more relatable. Patti said: "It was heartening to see the increasing number of women in operational roles, with every department showing great support for females stepping into roles that were historically male-dominated. As a company, we are making significant progress, and I am incredibly proud to be a part of that journey." The group aims to provide a community of support for women and allies to help overcome issues which women can typically face in the workplace. Raise awareness of these issues and provide education and a way for people to connect with people they might not usually meet or work directly with, and gather ideas that can create a more inclusive, equal, and successful workplace for everyone. Find out more about Women's Network Group lead Patti here: https://lnkd.in/eCwPKszW #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #Empowerment #Equality #Inclusion

Today in honour of International Women's day PD Ports Chief People and Compliance officer will join British Ports Association, UK Major Ports Group and Port Skills and Safety for a Women in Ports webinar. Sharing her career insights as well as some of the things she's working on here at PD Ports as well as joining the discussion around mentorship supporting women in our industry. To Join this exciting discussion 12:00-13:00 by following the link below: https://lnkd.in/eCArZEcg #InternationalWomensDay

We are delighted to be entering the second year of our partnership with Daisy Chain, a forward-thinking agreement enabling our two organisations share mutual and meaningful support. PD Ports will continue to provide financial support to support the charity’s annual retreats for young service users, providing the opportunity for young people to experience new, exciting activities while also providing parents/families with respite. Daisy Chain have upcoming plans to meet with our Senior Leadership Team for a discussion around continuing to make PD Ports an inclusive place to work for our current and potential future neurodiverse colleagues, providing invaluable knowledge and expertise. We look forward to updating you as things progress and hope to see you all at the ball for an unmissable evening!