Boarding Executive

About Inchcape Shipping Services

Inchcape Shipping Services aims to connect the world, enabling customers to trade successfully and make informed decisions globally. The company achieves this through a network of over 250 proprietary offices and a team of more than 3,000 professionals, combining worldwide infrastructure with local expertise. Inchcape serves a diverse customer base including owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organisations.

The Role of Boarding Executive

The Boarding Executive, reporting to the Operations Manager, is responsible for executing shipping operations by boarding vessels in-port or offshore at designated ports. This full-time position, located in Yanbu, Al Madinah, involves assisting with all outdoor activities related to shipping operations. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend vessels in port and at anchorage, ensuring all required documentation is completed and signed.
• Communicate vessel movements, updates, and requirements to the operations team.
• Coordinate crew and personnel clearance through port security, immigration, and customs.
• Assist with airport clearances, personnel transportation, and related documentation.
• Oversee the timely loading, delivery, and unloading of vessel spares, stores, and mail.
• Coordinate the transportation and storage of landed items, ensuring safe handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate trip records, log sheets, and operational documentation.
• Process seamen visa applications and resolve immigration-related delays.
• Support local purchasing and general operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, ISS systems, and Line Manager instructions.

Company Culture and Values

Inchcape Shipping Services is committed to building a diverse and high-performing workforce that delivers exceptional customer service. The company values its employees' welfare, training, and expertise, recognizing that unique experiences, skills, and passions contribute to a rewarding career within the industry. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate and adopt the company's core values:

• Global Perspective: Connecting the world and understanding the broader context.
• The Power of People: Relying on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships.
• Progress: Adopting new thinking and driving positive change in the industry.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Inchcape is an Equal Opportunities Employer, with equality, diversity, and inclusion central to its operations. The company recognizes that its customers, colleagues, and contractors are vital to its success in a diverse society.

Application Requirements

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory references and possession of valid Right to Work documentation, depending on geographical location. Salary for this position will be disclosed during the hiring process.