Role Summary
It’s an exciting time to come and join us! As a market leader, we operate in a buoyant, fast-paced and evolving marketplace, and we continually strive to adapt to our clients’ needs. We have a long and rich heritage, and a successful history of hiring great people into their first role. Many of our colleagues, managers and some senior leaders joined us through this route. We are a leader in our field yet are small enough for people to make an impact and a real difference. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Placement Student / Trainee Operator to join our team in the Aberdeen office. This position would be ideal for someone with an interest in the shipping and energy industries who is looking to start and build a career in this area.
This is an undergraduate placement opportunity, which starts summer 2025.
What you’ll be doing
You will be working alongside our experienced members of the team, and supporting them by carrying out general operational duties as outlined below, but not limited to:
• Maintain and update data.
• Help to manage internal data flow of key information.
• Update clients with key information.
• Liaise with clients, brokers, counterparties, owners and charterers throughout the charter.
• Check charter parties and other documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Input relevant data on tracking software, constantly updating.
• Track vessel itineraries, ensuring vessels meet contractual requirements.
• Prepare Charter cost Breakdowns. Check hire invoices, ensuring same issued timely (this may involve drafting same).
• Liaise with accounts with regard to issuance of commission invoice.
• Assist with maintaining and developing our existing selection of internal and external market- related reports and presentations.
• Maintenance of document templates.
• Participate in internal meetings with brokers.
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the relevant market space.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.
What we’re looking for
We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:
• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
• Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
• Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.
Other requirements
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Dedicated and focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player, with a flexible and hands-on approach.
• Exhibits initiative and works with integrity and professionalism.
• Good IT skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint are ideal).
• Knowledge and some previous experience within shipping would be beneficial (but not mandatory.)