Trainee - Ships Agency Operator - Ipswich, United Kingdom - CORY BROTHERS SHIPPING AGENCY LTD
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4 weeks ago
Description
Job description
Cory Brothers Shipping Agency has been a trusted supply chain partner for businesses for over 180 years and has significant international presence with offices in key locations around the world.
No previous experience necessary, however, we do require the successful applicant to be highly motivated, commiteed and driven, with a full, clean driving licence and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
You will be responsible for preparing and setting up vessels in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements and utilistaion of in-house agency system, executing any tasks according to lawful and ethical standards in line with company procedures and guidelines.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend to vessel boarding and visiting as required throughhout all ports in East Anglia, coordinating vessels calls and preparing and completing relevant shipping documentation as appropriate
- Communicating with principals, harbour authorities, service companies and other associated parties in a timely manner to meet requirements given
- Advise local Customs, Immigration office and other relevant agencies/officials of vessels arrival and crew transfers
- Liaise with ships Captains for arrival, sailing information and gather all relevant documentation
- To provide out of hours office cover with other members of the team on a rota basis (boarding and phone duties) to include bank holidays, weekends and night working
About You
- Minimum GCSE in Mathematics and English Grade C (or equivalent)
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deliver excellent client focused service
- Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines and maintain focus
- Ability to maintain accurate manual and electronic records and filing systems
- Problem solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to seek ways to improve and promote quality
- IT literacy including knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Outlook
- Team worker with the ability to work collaboratively and able to use own initiative
- Able to work outside office hours
- Ability to travel within the UK full, clean driving licence
This role is Monday to Friday but there will be a requirement to cover nights, weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- IPSWICH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
One location
Application deadline: 14/01/2023
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