Are you looking to build a career in the maritime sector? We're recruiting for a Trainee Shipping Agent to join our clients busy port operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, confident, and eager to learn the world of shipping agency work. Purpose of the Role You'll be the key link between vessels, authorities, and port services-helping to ensure smooth and safe port calls. This is an admin-focused position with a strong operational element, so you'll learn the ropes across documentation, vessel liaison, port procedures, and maritime regulations. You'll also be interacting directly with Masters and vessel crew, so you'll need confidence communicating with people at every level-from stevedores to ship captains. What you'll be doing Supporting the Port Agency team with tasks including: Booking vessels in/out of port and arranging pilotage/tug services Preparing and submitting port, customs and immigration documentation Assisting with vessel husbandry and crew arrangements Liaising with port authorities, stevedores, and terminal operators Supporting Masters and crew during port calls Preparing manifests, vessel reports and operational documentation Arranging logistics including fuel, provisions and repairs Preparing financial reports and vessel call documentationFrom organising crew changes to submitting pre-arrival reports, you'll learn every aspect of what it ta...