Shipping Controller

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Company: ASCO UK Limited Full time

Shipping Controller

Company: ASCO UK Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to the Shipping Services Manager, the role is responsible for accurately controlling and co-ordinating the shipping and manifesting of cargo to all customer locations. The working pattern for this role is 7 on 7 off, rotating through the following shift times: 7am to 7pm and 10am to 10pm.

Duties include:

- Responsible for overseeing the effective co-ordination of the movement of inbound and outbound cargo between vendors, ASCO Bases and various offshore locations.
- Ensure customers' shipping is compliant with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Specific focus should be applied to the adherence to the UK Oil and Gas Guidelines.
- Seek to understand client’s requirements and deliver services that are responsive to diverse customer needs.
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and suggest improvements and or changes to the process where required.
- Preparation of the load-out list and update on a daily basis.
- Oversee the effective distribution and dissemination of information.
- Interrogate client’s load lists for anomalies and checking for timing issues.
- Expedite load list material and co-ordinate/manifest both inbound/outbound cargo.
- Tracking the customer’s material though ASCO's/Client systems, investigating any issues or queries that may arise.
- Liaise between transport/vendors and client regarding cargo deliveries.
- Be conversant with manifesting systems and deal with discrepancies.
- Attending customer operational morning calls and ensuring information is communicated effectively to other members of the team and other departments.
- Production of various reports - Departure Reports, Deck Utilisation etc.
- Liaising with the client representatives\vessel masters\surveyors\bulk companies and building strong relationships.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)
- Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with stakeholder engagement skills.
- Problem solving with a logical approach.
- High level of attention to detail and ability to consider the bigger picture when planning.
- Effective Time Management with ability to plan and prioritise workload.
- Conversant with UK Oil and Gas Best Practice for the safe packing and handling of cargo to and from offshore locations.
- Knowledge of quayside and lifting operations.
- Competence in the use of Microsoft office programs (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Exposure to Logistics/Financial management systems such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or similar.
- Operating knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies
- Practical experience of HM Revenue & Customs and moving Dangerous Goods by Sea.
- Knowledge of SAP, WELS, MAXIMO and QMS.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date:
25/01/2023

**Job Type**: Permanent


  • Shipping Controller

    4 weeks ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom OBM Ltd Full time

    OBM are currently recruiting for a Shipping Controller for our leading Oil and Energy Service company client. This is a full time, permanent role and will be based in Dyce. Reporting to the Shipping Services Manager, the role is responsible for accurately controlling and co-ordinating the shipping and manifesting of cargo to all customer locations. The...

  • Shipping Controller

    4 weeks ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom OBM Ltd Full time

    OBM are recruiting for a Shipping Controller this is a permanent role 7 on, 7 off rotational basis which we are recruit for on behalf of our oil and gas service client based in Aberdeen. **Roles & Responsibilities** **General**: - Knowledge of shipping/manifesting and inbound disciplines and ability to assist with any client queries - Contribute in...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom OBM Ltd Full time

    OBM have an opportunity for a skilled Shipping Administrator on a minimum 3 month contract basis for our energy, oil and gas service client based in Aberdeen. **Role Responsibilities** - Create (within QMS, SAP, Workmate) detailed manifests from load lists and associated documentation, ensuring manifests are produced accurately and to strict deadlines. -...

  • Marine Surveyor

    3 weeks ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

    Job summaryDo you want to work for a company where having a good work life balance is important? Are you an experienced Maritime Professional looking for a challenging and rewarding experience to further your career?Are you a seafarer looking for their first job ashore or looking for a new role which offers variety and a structured career path?If so, this is...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom Acteon Group Ltd. Full time

    Claxton is a part of Acteon Group of subsea services businesses. We combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with a huge inventory of rapid call off tooling, to deliver to our clients. Across a vast array of drilling riser systems, well abandonment equipment and structures, Claxton delivers pragmatic, safe reliable...

  • Material Controller

    5 days ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Wood PLC Full time

    **Job Objective**: To undertake the effective receipt, storage, movement and control of all materials to support the business. To liaise with Supply Chain, user groups, third parties, client and Supply Base & Marine contractors to ensure that all materials and equipment are received, marshalled and shipped in accordance with company procedures and internal...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom Wood Plc Full time

    Overview / Responsibilities: Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Material Controller with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. Wood is undergoing significant growth in our North Sea engineering and modifications business and we are delighted to offer Please get in touch with our recruitment team who can help you through...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom Peterson Full time

    A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Materials Controller at our Altens facility. This position will assist the Materials Controller to receive and check materials for on/off shore operations. Assisting with the co-ordination and control of materials by preparing, loading, shipping and manifesting outbound cargo, while ensuring high levels of customer...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom Peterson Full time

    A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Materials Controller at our Altens facility. This position will assist the Materials Controller to receive and check materials for on/off shore operations. Assisting with the co-ordination and control of materials by preparing, loading, shipping and manifesting outbound cargo, while ensuring high levels of customer...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom Peterson Full time

    A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Materials Controller at our Altens facility. This position will assist the Materials Controller to receive and check materials for on/off shore operations. Assisting with the co-ordination and control of materials by preparing, loading, shipping and manifesting outbound cargo, while ensuring high levels of customer...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom Peterson Full time

    A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Materials Controller at our Altens facility. This position will assist the Materials Controller to receive and check materials for on/off shore operations. Assisting with the co-ordination and control of materials by preparing, loading, shipping and manifesting outbound cargo, while ensuring high levels of customer...

  • Materials Controller

    2 weeks ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Peterson Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for a Materials Controller at our Altens R&D facility. Duties will include receipt and checking goods, preparation of materials for transfer between offshore and onshore locations. inventory management, preparing manifests for shipping, coordinating returned cargo, and communicating with clients and vendors whilst ensuring high...

  • Materials Controller

    2 weeks ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Peterson Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for a Materials Controller at our Altens R&D facility. Duties will include receipt and checking goods, preparation of materials for transfer between offshore and onshore locations. inventory management, preparing manifests for shipping, coordinating returned cargo, and communicating with clients and vendors whilst ensuring high...

  • Materials Controller

    2 weeks ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Peterson Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for a Materials Controller at our Altens R&D facility. Duties will include receipt and checking goods, preparation of materials for transfer between offshore and onshore locations. inventory management, preparing manifests for shipping, coordinating returned cargo, and communicating with clients and vendors whilst ensuring high...

  • Materials Controller

    2 weeks ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Peterson Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for a Materials Controller at our Altens R&D facility. Duties will include receipt and checking goods, preparation of materials for transfer between offshore and onshore locations. inventory management, preparing manifests for shipping, coordinating returned cargo, and communicating with clients and vendors whilst ensuring high...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom Petrofac Full time

    **Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.** We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age,...


  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom Petrofac Full time

    **Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.** We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age,...

  • Warehouse Operative

    1 week ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Company: ASCO UK Limited Full time

    **Company**: ASCO UK Limited **Employment Type**: Full time/Permanent **Location**: Aberdeen Reporting to the Operations Manager, the main purpose of this role is to effectively prepare, pack and ship material to offshore assets in a safe and timely manner in accordance with Company and clients' processes. Always ensuring safety and service...

  • Material Controller

    1 week ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Petrofac Full time

    **Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.** We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age,...

  • Material Controller

    4 weeks ago


    Aberdeen, United Kingdom Petrofac Full time

    **Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.** We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age,...