Trainee Ships Agent

OBM are recruiting a Trainee Ships Agent for our leading Oil & Gas service provider client based in Aberdeen. This is a permanent, full-time position which would suit a candidate who could adapt to changing shipping patterns and priorities, learn to expect the unexpected, pro-actively problem solve and maintain strong lines of communication, both internally and externally.
Full training to succeed in the role will be provided.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Build effective working relationships with Clients, ensuring that they always receive the highest quality of service delivery and support.
• Action operational requests from Vessels/Vessel Owners/Vessel Charterer.
• Sourcing/Procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Inputting, retrieving and reporting of data using computerised systems, ensuring accuracy and appropriate presentation style.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Risk Assessments/Method Statements and undertake review of same ensuring compliance with legislation/company rules.
• Work closely with Safety Advisors during any incident investigation or safety initiative to effect timeous and positive results.
• Driving duties which may include the company minibuses or flatbed trucks, to safely transport ships personnel/belongings and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Full, clean UK driving license. - Essential.
• Dangerous Goods Awareness. - Desirable.

Minimum Competencies:

• Customer focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships, both internal and external.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Solutions based with strong planning, organising and numeric skills, and an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work stand-alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Computer literate with well-developed IT skills across the Microsoft suite (MS AX would be advantageous).