Agency Supervisor

Description:

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
 
Agency Supervisor:

Salary £34k
Flexible working available
4 Weeks holiday
Standard working hours (Apply online only)
Overtime
Car mileage scheme
Car allowance up to £4000
Contributory pension
Healthcare (optional) after a two-year qualification period  
 
THE BUSINESS
 
Westray Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Ship Agent to join out client based in Grangemouth in a supervisory position. The company in question have been operating for over 150 years and offer a full range of services to all the maritime trades from offices located in all the major UK ports. If you have experience in a similar role please read on…
 
Our client are looking for someone with industry experience to manage and control the business activities of the branch office, and of the company with direct responsibility for operational service standards whilst ensuring that all appropriate legislations and regulations are observed.

THE ROLE

Achievement of performance, business development, and financial objectives as agreed with the Company.
Manage and promote the services offered by the Company through the development of new business and take an active role in developing the Company’s relationships with its customers and key suppliers.
Take an active role in day-to-day operations, so maintaining your own expertise, market knowledge, and ability to support operations team members.
Manage staff and their personnel requirements in line with Company, and Group, procedures as laid down in the Company Staff Handbook, and Company Group Personnel manual.
Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations relevant to the services offered by the branch office, and by the Company.
Ensure compliance with the trading standards and conditions set by the Company, including agreed accounting and credit control processes.
Ensure that adequate control processes are in place, preventing loss to the company through fraud or negligence.
Establish and maintain an internal system of communication that promotes best practice, both operationally and commercially ensuring that members of the operations team play an effective part in the general management and administration of the department.
Conduct individual performance appraisals, including a review of the individual’s job description ensuring that the operations team maintains a high standard of professional and technical knowledge by identifying, and organising appropriate training.  
 
THE PERSON

Experience within the industry as a Ship’s Agent
In depth understanding of operational trading and accounting issues
Staff Management Skills
IT Skills
Appraisal (PDR) skills
Sales Skills  
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Neil Douthwaite who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Neil at Westray Recruitment Group