- Enforce safety rules and regulations.
- Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations or production goals.
- Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as pumping, moving, storing, or loading or unloading of materials or people.
- Review orders, production schedules, blueprints, or shipping or receiving
Port operative | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Port operatives work with cargo, passengers and marine craft in ports and harbours.
Port operatives typically work around 43 to 45 hours per week.
As a Port operative you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 32,913 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Port operative
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32,913 GBP
Average salary for full-time Port operative
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32,913 GBP
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32,913 GBP
Salary over time for Port operative
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37,518 GBP
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37,933 GBP
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35,818 GBP
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35,349 GBP
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40,023 GBP
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32,513 GBP
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32,913 GBP
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34,141 GBP
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Future outlook for Port operatives
Fair outlook
5 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
-1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
56% chance of automation in the future Port operative - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Port operative and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Port operative.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Port operative. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Port operative interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
