Port Agent (South Coast)

Senior Agency Operator (Port Agent) - Permanent - Portsmouth (Hybrid) - Competitive package

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable shipping agency based in the South, UK. The office is based in Portsmouth and covers Southampton, Portsmouth, Portland, Poole and Isle of Wight. Predominantly car carriers, containers, cruise and husbandry work.

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

Responsibilities include:

Provide full coordination and ownership of appointments at ports within the jurisdiction of the office, from the enquiry and nomination stage through the port call and to FDA stage for all types of port agency and husbandry calls.
Coordinate all vendors and suppliers well in advance of vessel arrival to ensure a smooth flow of all services with the aim to minimise vessel idle time in port.
Receive advance schedules and ETAs and work with port authorities, terminal and port services providers pro-actively to look after Principals best interests for berthing and working prospects
Prepare PDAs, request pre-funding as required
Manage the pre-arrival documentation process between vessel, port/terminal and government authorities
Book port services for vessel berthing and sailing (arranging Pilots, Towage, Lines etc)
Arrange vessel surveys and inspections as required
Manage Customs clearances as required
Boarding of vessels on arrival and/or departure, and as otherwise required Experience Required:

Good working knowledge of Port Operations, Shipping and/or Port Agency (Preferred)
Willing to consider candidates with experience in logistics or the travel sector, such as working at airports, with airlines etc with transferable skills.
Ability to work calmly and with a positive attitude under pressure
Competent user of the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel and Word
Experience of working in a customer facing role in the shipping / maritime industry
Experience working in a corporate / office environment, preferably with experience being rostered on-call with a duty phone
Full UK Driving License You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered. You will receive a good base salary, on call allowance, car allowance (business milage also to be claimed back) & great benefits.

To apply, please contact Tom Settle on (phone number removed) or send your CV to

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