Job Description

Role:         Ship Agent

Salary:      €30000 per annum

Duration:  Permanent

Location:  Dublin

Benefits:

• Additional day off in lieu following weekend duty.
• Company vehicle provided while on duty.
• Company pension scheme (subject to qualifying period).
• Ongoing training and professional development support.

Ship Agent

Join one of Ireland's leading ship agencies and play a key role in supporting vessel operations across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Working across tanker, dry bulk, cruise, ferry, military and offshore sectors, you'll be at the heart of every port call.

As a Ships Agent, you'll coordinate vessel movements from arrival to departure across Dublin, Dún Laoghaire, Drogheda, Carlingford and Rosslare, acting as the vital link between ship operators, port authorities, service providers and crews. This is a fast-paced role suited to a logistics, transport, shipping or port operations professional who enjoys problem-solving, relationship building and taking ownership.

In return, you'll receive full industry training, clear career progression and a competitive salary. Employees participating in the shift roster can earn an additional €6,000 to €10,000 per annum, with a salary review following successful completion of the six-month probation period.

Essential Requirement: A full Irish driving licence is required, as travel between ports and operational sites forms a key part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Boarding vessels and liaising directly with Masters and crew.
• Coordinating vessel arrivals and departures with Port Authorities.
• Managing customs, immigration, and regulatory documentation.
• Organising crew changes, accommodation, transport, and welfare services.
• Arranging vessel services including fuel deliveries, fresh water, waste disposal, and repairs.
• Preparing and maintaining operational and cargo documentation.
• Providing real-time updates to shipowners, charterers, and stakeholders.
• Monitoring port costs and ensuring supplier invoices are accurate.
• Travelling between ports and client locations as operational requirements dictate.
• Managing changing priorities and responding effectively to time-critical situations.

Requirements

• Experience within shipping, logistics, transport, freight forwarding, maritime or port operations.
• Previous Ships Agent experience is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with clients, vessel crews and port authorities.
•  Fluent spoken and written English
•   A full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel between ports as required.
•  Flexibility to participate in a rotating roster that includes evenings, weekends, and occasional night shifts.
•  The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment.

What to do next

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Pumla via email pumla @tdtalent. ie