Ships Agent - Tilbury, United Kingdom - Evoke Staffing Ltd

Evoke Staffing Ltd
Evoke Staffing Ltd
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Tilbury, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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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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