GAC Group
GAC UK employs over 300 experts across more than 23 physical offices covering all of the UK, Ireland and Gibraltar. We deliver a wide range of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services to the energy and shipping industries. We also serve specialised sectors like marine leisure, sports and events, automotive and aviation providing complex and time-critical logistics solutions. We apply the highest standard of customer services to everything we do and aim to be industry leaders within all our services.
The Key Responsibilities Of The Trainee Shipping Agent 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
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organisational skills as well as the ability to multitask and prioritise responsible, produce and maintain documents, The candidate should have a good understanding and appreciation of a proactive safety culture. Experience in using Microsoft Office software is a pre-requisite. A full driving license and car is also required.
Marine experienced is desired but not essential as all training will be provided.
Upon completion of training, you will join the duty rota which consists of evening and weekend work as we are available 24/7 for our customers.
The Package
In Addition, You Will Receive a Variety Of Benefits Including
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.
- 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.
If you think you have what it takes to become part of the GAC UK team, we look forward to receiving your application.
To apply for this job please visit career.gac.com.