Trainee Ship Agent - Eastham, United Kingdom - GAC

GAC

Verified Company

Eastham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Ship Agent to be based at our Bromborough/Eastham office.

The key responsibilities are:

Booking vessels in and out of port with all relevant stakeholders
Capturing accurate costs incurred during port calls
Visiting vessels and handling any local requirements
Maintaining good relations with customers and stakeholders

Marine experience is preferred but not essential as all training will be provided.

The Package

You will have the opportunity to work for an employer who is committed to offering all our staff an enjoyable and rewarding career, with significant training and development prospects.

In addition, you will receive a variety of benefits including:

38 days annual leave per year, plus day off for your birthday
Access to Vitality at Work Scheme
Company pension
Life assurance
Eyecare scheme
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Retail discounts scheme

GAC UK is passionate about diversity and inclusion.

We joined the Diversity in Maritime Charter to underline our commitment to take tangible steps to optimise the diversity within our organisation, resulting in positive change for the benefit of all.

We are committed to encouraging our people and partners to celebrate diversity and to continually review their personal and professional actions and behaviour with regard to equality.

In 2021, we launched our ten-year sustainability programme - MARS25.

Our first target date of end 2025 encourages evidenced behavioural change in line with the actions set out in our strategy, for the improved well-being of our people, and to reduce our impact on the planet.

The MARS25 mission statement is:
"We are committed to significantly reducing our environmental impact, improving the well-being of our people, and influencing our stakeholders to do the same." Watch our short video to find out more.

We are also committed to promoting understanding, change and better mental health for all.

Alongside our internal mental health and well-being initiatives, we also support SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and Mind, working with adults and children across the UK to provide mental health social care, information and advice to people with mental health problems.