A full time position has has arisen within MH Bland SL operations department in Cartagena.

Purpose: Co-ordinate / act upon all vessel´s requirements on behalf of the Principal (MH Bland). Ensure that the Principals´ interests are protected at all times and always keeping close contact with all parties involved in operation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Liaise with suppliers / customers / authorities on vessel’s requirements.

• Co-ordinate all deliveries to vessel with the respective parties so as to ensure that there are no delays in providing required services.

• Attendance onboard vessel to clear vessel into port and to complete delivery of services/goods.

• Keep the Principal advised of all operational movements.

• Assist other Port Agents in resolving issues.

• Co-ordinate the compilation and preparation of all invoices relevant to that particular vessels disbursement account.

• Prepared to work under one´s own initiative.

• Keep the Operations Manager informed of developments.

• Proactively follow and review the quality procedures and work instructions, in order to constantly streamline and improve them.

• Demonstrate a proactive attitude toward learning and grow the role within the department.

• Compile the operations file when not on duty, assisting the Port Agent on duty.

• Provide quotations for services.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Portg Agent (advantageous).

• Previous experience in port and Maritime Services (preferred).

• Must be fully conversant with all the appropriate regulations and requirements relating to the port, area, or sector in which the agency operates.

• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• High level of written and verbal English.

• Duty work on weekly basis.

• Good organization skills.

• Holding of clean driving license is essential Class “B”.

• The ability to swim is essential.

• Good seaman.

• Good all-round skills in MS Office applications and any other software used in the Agency Department. Ability and willingness to learn any new tools brought into the department.

• Technical awareness, i.e. able to comprehend the operating system environment used in the department.

• Ability to manage own time.

• Proactively seek and share information with colleagues.

• ISO Audit training skills.