Ships Agent

7 months ago


Tilbury, United Kingdom Evoke Staffing Ltd Full time

Evoke staffing are recruiting a Ship Agent on behalf of our client based in Tilbury, Essex

**Main purpose of job**:
To carry out port operations in accordance with the company procedures, satisfying customer needs whilst ensuring that all appropriate legislations and regulations are observed.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Achievement of written objectives as agreed with the Agency Manager
- Carrying out the instructions of ship’s Masters, Owners and Principals within the bounds of normal agency practice
- Visiting vessels in port under the control of the Department.
- Provide professional advice and support to existing and potential customers.
- Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation and regulations governing the movement of cargo and the documentation relevant to it
- Maintain high standards of professional and technical knowledge through training, teamwork, and an awareness of market developments
- Maintain close working ties with customers and provide advice to management, via regular operations meetings, on any action needed
- Comply with the Company’s trading standards and conditions, including agreed accounting and credit control processes
- Assist in the general management and administration of the Company or department through the prompt and efficient processing of invoices, paperwork, filing, and the resolution of any claims and/or enquiries
- Promptly report any Health & Safety concerns that you may have to your Branch Manager or Operations Supervisor
- Take appropriate action on any Health & Safety issues reported with due regard to the urgency and risk presented ensuring compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety policy
- Comply with the Company’s information systems and management systems policies
- Other duties as may reasonably be required of you by the management of the company

**Extent of Authority**:

- Authority to purchase on behalf of vessels - requests must be made taken in writing and filed in ships file along with receipts
- Authority to make decisions regarding safe berthing / movement of vessels as required as part of job role on the basis that any additional costs are documented and pre approved by customer
- Any decision on payment to suppliers must be made by immediate supervisor

**Extras**:

- 4K car allowance
- Mileage
- Paid overtime

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Tilbury, RM18: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person


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