FM Conway is currently seeking an experienced Shipping Agent to join the team based in Gravesend. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, working 45 hours per week, including 3 in 4 weekends.
The duties of the Shipping Agent role will include:
1. Coordinating shipping by contacting vessels
2. Booking vessels, establishing arrival times and liaising with port agencies
3. Providing general administration support and operational cover
4. Generating quotes, raising purchase orders and processing orders
5. Providing telephone and email support outside of business hours
6. Supporting in the weighbridge as and when required
What skills and experience do you need?
We are looking for a professional candidate who has experience in shipping. You will be a confident communicator who is comfortable liaising via telephone, email, and face to face. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong customer focus and be able to work as part of a team as well as on your own.
What benefits will you receive?
As our Shipping Agent we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training, and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines and access and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.
A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Aggregate and Asphalt Division
FM Conway is a family-run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence. As a family business, the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.
Our Aggregate and Asphalt division manufactures a range of high-quality products that can be adapted to suit the specific needs of our customers. We recycle highways arisings at our unique static crushing, washing, and grading plants. The Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) is used in our local asphalt plants to supply construction sites across London and Southern England. You will be joining a thriving team who are committed to our vision and continued investment in our self-delivery model.
So if you would like to Join our Family as our Shipping Agent then please click ‘apply’ today.
Closing Date: 06/03/2025
FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy
At our heart, we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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