GAC Group

Ship Agency Trainee - Esbjerg

GAC Group

Esbjerg, DenmarkapprenticeshipPosted Apr 16, 2026

Job description

Role: Ship Agent trainee Location: Denmark Do you love ships and are you ready to embrace the lifestyle of a ship agent, supporting the maritime sector around the clock? Due to increased demand for ship agency services, GAC is looking to fill full-time vacancies for Ship Agent trainees in Denmark. The position involves hands-on training at the designated office and enrollment at Rybners in Esbjerg over a 2 year period.

Read more about the education here: https://worldcareers.dk/uddannelser/skibsmaegler/ Daily Tasks

  • Documentation and clearance of ships upon arrival and departure
  • Communication with all involved parties during ships’ port calls
  • Coordination of services
  • Attending vessels in Danish ports
  • Providing input to continual improvement of processes and procedures.
  • Miscellaneous administrative tasks such as invoicing for services provided. Other Job details
  • Most tasks can be completed during regular work hours; however, as we provide 24/7/365 service, there will be periods of higher workload as well as work during irregular times – especially during the busy summer season.
  • We provide service to vessels during port calls at ports throughout Denmark. The position may include a significant amount of driving to ports in your region.
  • This position provides a unique development opportunity to apply your skills and participate in further developing the high-quality service we provide. Increased responsibilities will be assigned with demonstrated competency. We offer
  • Opportunity for personal and professional development
  • To be a part of a subsidiary company in growth
  • To be a part of a globally recognized shipping and logistics company
  • Internal ISO certified training academy
  • Cellphone, Laptop and home-internet
  • Compensation according to Union agreement with possibility of bonus. Desired Qualifications
  • HHX, EUS or EUX is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal Danish and English skills.
  • Driver’s license “B”.
  • Maritime experience will be considered an advantage. Competencies
  • Extremely helpful and service-oriented.
  • Highly motivated and proactive.
  • Structured and organized.
  • Socially minded and a team player by nature.
  • Problem solving abilities and thrives under pressure.
  • Great cooperative skills.