What are some of the different roles within the shipping industry?
A&S Recruitment is based in Felixstowe, which is home to the largest container port in the UK and one of the principal ports in Europe. We always have a wide range of shipping jobs available, and these might include:
- Export Co-ordinator – maintaining records of export records and preparing reports based on these records
- Import Clerk – arranging deliveries and ensuring accurate records are kept of these
- Customer Services – resolving service issues
- Operations Manager – co-ordinating and directing business strategy
- Customs Clearance Co-ordinator – completing import and export declarations
- Freight Forwarder – ensuring shipments get to their final point of sale or distribution
- Logistics Co-ordinator – planning shipments and maintaining records of these
- Roadfreight Operator – planning and scheduling deliveries of imported goods
- Stock Controller – monitoring and managing stock so that sufficient storage space is available, and so that new stock can be ordered
- Trade Compliance Officer – screening of export licences, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation in general
- Warehouse Operative – picking, packing and preparing goods for despatch
- Health & Safety Manager – ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, contractors and other parties; and making sure companies comply with relevant legislation
Like any other company, shipping companies also need a full range of staff to carry out the traditional ‘back office’ functions: finance, administration, reception duties, human resources, staff training, strategic management and more.
If you are looking for a new challenge in the shipping industry, then call your local, friendly, reliable recruitment agency today.
