P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Crewing Officer to join their team based in Lowestoft on a full-time, 12-month fixed term basis.
Role Summary:
As a key member of the Crewing Team, in this dual role you will assist the Crew Planner and the Crew Training Administrator.
Main Responsibilities:
Assisting the Crew Planner includes:
- Responsibility for planning and other relevant arrangements for European fleet and smaller UK sites, under supervision of the Crew Planner.
- Assist Crew Planner with all other crew scheduling and ensure qualified manning of vessels across the Fleet.
- Administrative support to the Crew Planner including creating and updating site schedules, distributing schedules to clients and crew.
- Consult with Fleet Managers for emergency cover such as in the event of sickness.
- Preparation of immigration documents for all on-singing/off-signing crew on European sites.
- Managing crew annual leave requests and arranging cover.
Administrative support to the Crew Training Administrator includes:
- Monitoring expiration of relevant mandatory certification for crew (ENG1 Medicals, passports, GMDSS GOC/ROC, Master 200/500).
- Course bookings for additional non-mandatory training, including sourcing providers, arranging shift cover and associated logistics such as travel and accommodation.
- Arranging AED/CPR courses for New Starters.
- General administrative assistance including updating online databases and systems and filing.
Personnel / Management / Team Responsibilities:
- Assisting with travel and accommodation arrangements, as necessary.
- Assisting crew members with any questions, issues or other ad hoc matters that arise.
- Assist with ad hoc additional tasks.
Person Specification:
- 1 year crew planning experience. (Desired)
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Ability to adapt communication style and language to audience.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and find effective solutions.
- Ability to build strong relationships with crew members and other stakeholders is key.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
- Driving Licence. (Preferred)
Working Hours and Benefits:
- Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week
- 1 in 4 weeks on call in evenings and weekend.
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.
Alternatively, please email your CV directly to jobs@pspersonnelltd.co.uk
