Our client provides Deep Sea Pilotage services to commercial vessels in the North Sea and English Channel. They also provide ship agency services off Brixham, via pilot launch and service boats through their sister company.
They have an exciting opportunity for a Pilotage & Shipping Agent Operations Coordinator to join their growing operations and office team.
Previous maritime/ship agency experience will be of bonus, however this is not a necessity as specific training will be provided. Their primary focus is finding an ambitious, well-organised, personable individual who is looking for a long-term career in maritime sector.
They Offer
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Hybrid-working (option to work from home 2-3 days per week) once the training period has been successfully completed
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35 days annual leave including bank holidays
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Pension
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Car Parking permit Brixham/Torbay
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Starting salary of c£28k per annum, negotiable
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Company Phone and Laptop
What you’ll be doing as their Pilotage & Shipping Agent Operations Coordinator
As their Pilotage & Shipping Agent Operations Coordinator you’ll be responsible for managing day to day pilotage operations with split working across their ship agency business.
Pilotage & Shipping Agent Operations Coordinator responsibilities:
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Responsible for a dynamic roster that will involve coordinating pilot schedules
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Planning transport requirements
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Month end and invoice processes
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Ensuring necessary paperwork is completed and submitted
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Maintaining good relationships with customers and stakeholders
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Close interaction with suppliers
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Handling any local requirements for agency work
Could you be part of this fantastic team?
This Pilotage & Shipping Agent Operations Coordinator role suits an enthusiastic individual with strong organisational and time management skills, who is able to work under pressure to handle varied work demands and have excellent communication skills.
Additionally you will need:
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Ability to multi-task and manage priorities
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Very good computer skills; Excel/Outlook/Word
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Forward thinking and a problem solver
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Willingness to learn and operate in a changing environment
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High level of attention to detail
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Flexible approach to working hours. Our client is a 24/7 operation and therefore candidates are expected to join their evening and weekend shared on-call rota
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Full UK driving license
Hours
- 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday plus evening and weekend shared on-call duty roster