Shipping Agent – Mersey | 24/7 Coverage, Training & Benefits

GAC Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days’ annual leave

Vitality at Work Scheme

Company pension

Life assurance

Eyecare scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefi

Retail discounts scheme

Job summary

GAC Group is seeking a Shipping Agent to join our Mersey operations. In this role you will book vessels, capture port costs, visit ships, and maintain strong relations with customers and stakeholders as part of a global logistics team.

Based in Mersey with occasional travel to other ports, you will join a 24/7 duty rota that includes evenings and weekends, supported by training and a culture focused on safety, quality and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks.
• Produce and maintain accurate documents.
• Have a good understanding and appreciation of a proactive safety culture.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Documentation

Safety culture awareness

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

GAC Group is seeking a Shipping Agent to join our Mersey operations. In this role you will book vessels, capture port costs, visit ships, and maintain strong relations with customers and stakeholders as part of a global logistics team.

Based in Mersey with occasional travel to other ports, you will join a 24/7 duty rota that includes evenings and weekends, supported by training and a culture focused on safety, quality and service excellence.