Job description
Take the next step in your career with PERSOL as an Assistant Operations Executive (Shift Work). This 12-hour rotating shift traineeship offers a clear path to a permanent role, overseeing vessel and container terminal operations across our Tuas terminals in Singapore.
You will join a dynamic team responsible for coordinating cargo movement, equipment utilization, and safety compliance in a fast-paced port environment. This role provides hands-on training in port operations, terminal management, and cross-functional collaboration with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders.
As you progress, you will take ownership of shift planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and safety. We offer a structured development plan, exposure to multi-location terminal operations, and a supportive culture that values initiative, reliability, and teamwork.
Highlights of the role include a structured 12-hour rotating shift traineeship with clear milestones toward permanent employment, hands-on responsibilities across vessel berthing, container handling, yard operations, and terminal throughput, and opportunities to collaborate with port operators, shipping lines, and internal teams to optimize schedules and resources.
If you are ready to thrive in a challenging logistics environment, apply now to join PERSOL and start your journey toward a rewarding career in port operations.
Responsibility
- Oversee vessel berthing, container handling, yard operations, and terminal throughput across Tuas terminals.
- Manage shift planning, real-time operations, and effective handovers to ensure service levels and safety.
- Monitor operational performance using terminal management systems and compile daily KPI reports.
- Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and internal teams to align schedules and resources.
- Enforce safety policies, conduct risk assessments, and promptly report incidents.
- Support equipment utilization, space optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in mentoring trainees and contribute to a structured development plan toward a permanent role.
Qualification
- Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
- Interest in port/terminal operations and logistics; prior internship or entry-level experience is a plus.
- Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with port management systems or ERP is a plus.
- High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Safety-first mindset with the ability to adhere to standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Eagerness to learn and progress into a permanent role.