UK - Senior Agency Operator (Port Agent)

Inchcape-Shipping-Service; Dartford; Sur place; GBP 39 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary incl. monthly out‑o

Company car allowance

Career development and progression, UK

Résumé du poste

Inchcape Shipping Services is seeking a dedicated on-call port operations professional to support the 24/7 turnaround of vessels across the Thames region, including Dartford and Sheerness. The role requires occasional out-of-hours work on a rota and regular travel to multiple ports.

You will manage port calls, liaise with authorities and crews, and ensure accurate PDAs and records while maintaining high safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management abilities for a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with vessel Masters and crews.
• Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsabilités

• Coordinate vessel port calls from nomination to completion as the primary contact.
• Liaise with port authorities, terminals, government agencies, suppliers and crews to ensure smooth operations.
• Organise pre-arrival, arrival and departure activities including documentation and berthing arrangements.
• Prepare port disbursement accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Provide real-time operational updates to Principals and stakeholders during port calls.
• Arrange vessel services including pilotage, towage, crew changes, surveys, bunkers and waste disposal.
• Board vessels as required to complete formalities and exchange documentation.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, KPIs and regulatory obligations.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Maritime industry awareness

Customer focus

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Who We Are:

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

Role Summary:

The role holder will be a key member of a team responsible for providing a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on-call service to our Principals to ensure the safe and smooth turnaround of all appointed vessels within the jurisdiction of the port office which includes the Thames, the Medway, Sheerness, Dover, Felixstowe and the East Anglia region.

In addition to a standard working week, you will be required to undertake work out of usual office hours on a rota basis.

There will be regular travel expected to all ports in the region.

Contract: Permanent

Location: UK Thames - Dartford or Sheerness

Salary: Competitive plus inconvenience payment and car allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate vessel port calls, acting as the primary point of contact from nomination to completion.
• Liaise with port authorities, terminals, government agencies, suppliers and vessel crews to ensure smooth vessel operations.
• Coordinate all pre-arrival, arrival and departure activities, including documentation, customs formalities, port services, berth arrangements and husbandry requirements.
• Prepare port disbursement accounts (PDAs), request pre-funding where required and maintain accurate operational and financial records.
• Provide timely updates and real-time operational reports to Principals and stakeholders throughout the port call.
• Arrange vessel services including pilotage, towage, crew changes, surveys, inspections, bunkers, provisions, spares and waste disposal.
• Board vessels as required to complete formalities, meet Masters, exchange documentation and gather operational information.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, KPIs and regulatory obligations.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with vessel Masters and international crews.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Self-motivated, adaptable and customer focused, with a hands-on approach and a desire to develop a career in the maritime industry.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary including monthly inconvenience payment for out of hours work
• Company car allowance
• Work with talented, committed, and supportive team mates.
• Value Award celebration events.
• A place to grow your career
• Career development and progression opportunities, including travel to other Inchcape port locations across the UK
• Financial support to complete IC Shipping qualifications

Why Inchcape Shipping Services?

We believe in building a diverse andhigh-performing workforce, that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training and expertise. We realise the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these:

• Global Perspective -we connect the world and see the bigger picture.
• The Power of People -we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
• Progress -we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry.

Additional Information:

To protect the interests of all parties, Inchcape will not accept unsolicited or speculative resumes from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any fees associated with them.

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