Ships Agent

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ships Agent / Logistics Coordinator</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maritime, Logistics & Shipping Sector</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ellesmere Port</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£28,000 - £30,000 (flexible depending on experience) + Bonus</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday – Friday, Days  </p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ships Agent / Logistics Coordinator to join a busy and established maritime operation based in the Humber region.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a varied, operational role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will play a key part in coordinating vessel port calls from initial planning through to departure, working closely with vessel Masters, ship owners, charterers, port authorities, suppliers and internal operational teams.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The position would suit someone with previous experience within Ships Agency, port operations, marine operations or logistics coordination who is looking to further develop their career within the maritime and shipping sector.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Key Benefits;</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">1-in-4 weekend on call rota with a £75 allowance per shift (£150 for a full weekend) – work remotely</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£75 allowance per Bank Holiday plus a day off in lieu</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">27 days holiday plus bank holidays</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">10% employer pension contribution</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Healthcare cash plan</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Critical illness cover</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary sacrifice car scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Cycle2Work scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Life assurance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Travel insurance included</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Candidate;</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience within Ships Agency, port operations, marine operations, shipping or logistics coordination.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience within a ship agency environment would be highly advantageous.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A good understanding of port operations, shipping documentation and vessel movements.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Confidence dealing with vessel Masters, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A proactive and practical approach to problem solving.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to remain calm when dealing with changing vessel schedules or unexpected operational issues.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience with systems such as SAP Ariba or Unify would be advantageous but is not essential.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties and Responsibilities;</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coordinating vessel port calls from arrival through to departure.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Arranging port services including pilotage, towage, linesmen and other vessel</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Liaising directly with vessel Masters, officers, crews, owners, charterers and operators.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coordinating crew changes, transport, accommodation, stores, medical</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements, water and waste services.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Attending vessels across the Humber Port area and providing on-site operational support.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Preparing, processing and maintaining vessel and port documentation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Collecting and presenting ship's papers and maintaining accurate operational records.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Preparing port call cost estimates and customer quotations.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting invoicing and maintaining accurate financial and voyage records.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Liaising with terminals, suppliers, customers and port authorities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Keeping customers and stakeholders updated throughout each vessel call.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Responding to operational issues and vessel requests in a calm and professional manner.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting voyage-related administration, scanning, emailing and client communication.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring vessel calls are completed safely, efficiently and in line with relevant operational</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you have Ships Agent experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.</p>

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