Ships Agent
Full Time
Regular out of hours evening and weekend work on rota basis, overtime payment applicable.
Denholm Port Services work across all shipping trades within the industry including tankers, cruise, dry cargo, offshore and project cargo.
An exciting opportunity to join our Tyne-Tees branch based in Billingham servicing all Ports in the Tyne-Tees region. The role may also include the requirement to occasionally provide cover in the Humber region and possibly assist in other areas of the country.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking and enthusiastic with an eye for detail.
Benefits include - competitive salary, overtime, vehicle allowance and mileage.
Required: Full UK Driving License / Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office / Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a changing workload.
Package;
- Basic Salary range £26k - £29K
- Overtime for additional hours
- Car Allowance salary top up
- Mileage
- Employer contribution pension
- Private Healthcare after qualifying period
- 30 days Annual leave increasing in stages to maximum 35 days after qualifying period.
Role of Ships Agent;
- Booking vessels to berth and anchor with relevant Port/Harbour Authority.
- Booking necessary services for ships arrival and departure including but not limited to pilotage, towage, linesmen.
- Booking necessary services for ships stay including but not limited to waste removal, fresh water, trash removal, gangway, fenders, cranes, forklift.
- Arranging required husbandry services including but not limited to emergency medical appointments, ships spares, ships stores, launch services.
- Arranging required crew change services including but not limited to taxis, hotels.
- Coordinating all services to ensure a smooth call
- Completing /processing / Handling all required paperwork for arrival and departure as required by Port Authority, UKBF, Port Health etc – CERS, Health Declaration, FAL forms.
- Creating port calls on our operational software GATSHIP.
- Keeping Gatship up to date throughout call with ops details and information on all services arranged.
- Processing invoices relating to services in order to raise final invoice to client.
- Sending prospects / cargo updates / sailing updates to all involved parties.
- Following client specific procedures as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Billingham TS23 4EA
