Shipping Clerk -Belfast
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Position Overview & Specifications
Shipping Clerk
We are currently recruiting for our busy Shipping Port Agency Dept in Belfast.
Who We Are
We are the largest independent shipping company in Ireland offering integrated shipping, logistics, and maritime services through our offices in all the major ports in Ireland. With over 130 years of operating in the shipping industry, we offer an unrivalled level of experience and expertise to our customers.
Summary of Position
The Ship Agent is responsible for acting as a representative of the ship owner at a port and is the first point of contact for a vessel scheduled to arrive at a port. The Ship Agent is responsible for organising, overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the port call, from making berth arrangements and services ahead of the vessel’s arrival to finalising the accounts and other paperwork after the vessel has sailed. The Ship Agent liaises with the relevant port authorities to ensure they are kept up to date of the ship's movements.
Responsibilities / Principal Duties
- Coordinate pilot, tug, linesman, and make berthing arrangements for vessels
- Coordinate with receivers of cargo to ensure they are ready to accept the ship/cargo
- Coordinate Customs and port paperwork for entrance/clearance of vessels
- Board vessels at marine facilities in the port and surrounding area
- Coordinate any necessary repairs with local services
- Keep ship owners informed of vessels position local schedule
- Any other duties the management may from time to time deem necessary and reasonably require
Reporting To
Reports directly to the Agency Manager (Belfast).
Working Hours
The working hours of this position are 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs, Monday to Friday. The Ship Agent will also be expected to work additional hours as dictated by the needs of the Company’s customers and ship schedules. Working hours may include early mornings, late evenings and weekend work.
Location
The primary place of work for this position will be at the Company’s premises at 101 Airport Road West Belfast BT3 9ED, but the Ship Agent will regularly be required to work at other ports in Northern Ireland. The Ship Agent may also be required to work at other locations from time to time as the Company may deem necessary and reasonably require.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shipping Clerk -Belfast roles across Doyle Shipping Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,480 - £24,480 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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