Gas Desk - Trainee

About the Company:

Gibson Shipbrokers is the first UK shipbroker to become a fully independent, employee-owned company, run on behalf of, and for the benefit of all worldwide employees of the company. We have an unrivalled team ethos and are dedicated to providing a working environment which gives employees autonomy to do their best work, respects of families and personal lives, and seeks to be fair in all we do.

With established offices across London, Athens, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Houston, we offer our clients a highly professional platform of global shipping solutions. Providing support to clients operating in the Tanker, Dry Cargo, Offshore, Gas and Sale & Purchase markets, we are able to draw on our industry experience to deliver world-class services.

Around the world, the Gibson name represents excellence within the shipbroking industry. Proud of our 132-year heritage we have continued to grow, adapting to the many changes that influence our global markets. Our pro-active and professional team are continuously driving the company forward ensuring we remain a market leader.

Summary of Job Role:

This entry level position will support the busy broking desks in the Gas Department. You will work alongside a successful team of Operators and Brokers who are driven to provide an exceptional and efficient service to clients, and the Gibson’s team.

This role will begin as a Trainee Operator, with the potential future opportunity to become a Ship Broker. Initially, this role will manage vessel voyage performance and ship routing, oversee every element of a ship’s operations chain including charterers’ liabilities, supervision of planning of cargo intakes, maintaining customer contact and building strong relationships, assisting, and supporting Shipbrokers, verification of freight amongst other claims and responding to any problems promptly.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with the Ship Owner and Charterer for fixtures which have been confirmed by the brokerage team, including adherence to time-bars and declarations.

• Perform demurrage (or sea-time/ port-time) analysis and manage any other claims which the Company receives

• Manage and maintain Company databases accurately, this includes the port information, product information and vessel databases

• Manage the file storage system

• Provide any additional support and information as requested by Brokers

• Out-of-hours operational support and cover

• Issue timely commission invoices for concluded fixtures.

Personal Attributes:

• Team player with ability to work independently

• Positive mentality and approach, proactive and shows initiative

• Personal drive and motivation to accomplish business goals

• Flexible with willingness to learn and develop new skills

Essential Skills, Competencies and Experience:

• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills.

• High level of attention to detail, and organisational skills.

• Proven interest in the Shipping Markets.

Benefits we offer:

• Pension contributions of up to 12%, for eligible employees.

• Private Medical Insurance, including corporate rates for additional family cover.

• Life Insurance coverage at 8 x annual salary.

• Group Income Protection for long-term sick leave.

• Mental Health support lines.

• Online benefit portal with retail discounts, click and buy benefits at corporate rates for staff and their families, and salary sacrifice options, including electric car leasing.

• Season Ticket Loans.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Eyecare Vouchers.

• Mobile phone and laptop for work purposes.

Please only apply if you have permanent residency and right to work in the UK.

All applications are treated as strictly private and confidential.

The above contains the main outline of duties. However, in an organisation such as E.A Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which do not fall within the remit of the above list of Key Tasks. Employees are therefore required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job profile. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee’s job, the Job Profile will be amended to include this.