Trainee Shipbroker

About us

The Hagland Shipbrokers UK team is a highly driven team of professionals supporting the shipping needs of their clients over a wide range of offshore market segments, including everything from large scale development of offshore wind parks, to maintenance of deep water Oil and Gas infrastructure. We are a close team with a hard work ethic and an ambition to succeed.

Company description

Established in 1872, Hagland have built a global network and reputation for providing highly professional shipbroking services for our clients. With offices in Haugesund, Esbjerg, Hamburg and Aberdeen we offer expertise within spot and term chartering as well as sale and purchase worldwide.

Trainee Broker

Due to an increase in activity, we are looking to hire at least one trainee broker to join our team based in Aberdeen and become part of the next generation of specialist shipbrokers.

The successful candidate(s) should be a highly motivated individual with a background as either a recent graduate or having practical experience working in the shipping sector and willing to learn from one of the most experienced teams in the business. Full training will be given over a 12-18 month period whereby the role will become that of a Junior Broker with excellent career progression prospects beyond.

As part of our structured programme, you will receive training in the following key areas:

• Shadowing brokers during client meetings and charter negotiations in order to understand typical client / broker interactions.

• Handling of vessel charter and sale & purchase requirements under the supervision of an experienced broker.

• Drafting of vessel charter contracts using industry standard BIMCO forms.

• Supporting broker team with administrative and post fixture duties.

• Construction & submission of tender packages in timely manner.

• Tracking of vessel position updates via dialogue with owners and utilising our in-house database.

• Supporting our analytical team with research and capturing of the latest market intelligence utilising in-house software tools.

• Compiling of regular and bespoke market reports in a supporting role to the analytical team.

• Supporting broker team and analytical team in production of presentations to clients.

The company will further support the candidate in working towards their Institute of Chartered Shipbroker qualifications (ICS) which will be fully funded.

Starting salary will be in the GBP 27,000 per annum region however it is negotiable and with potential for an individual performance related bonus. Start date can be adaptable however preferred commencement during May 2026.

In order to receive an application form and further details please submit a covering letter and up-to-date CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Benefits:

• Company events

• On-site parking

• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aberdeen AB11 5PW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required for successful candidates)

Work Location: In person

Hagland Shipbrokers UK do not have the requisite license to sponsor UK visa applications at this time.