Operations Assistant (UAE National)

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GAC Group is seeking an UAE National Operations Assistant in Abu Dhabi to coordinate logistics, support safety and compliance, and act as a liaison across teams and partners to keep maritime operations running smoothly. You’ll handle documentation and reporting, regulatory compliance, administrative tasks, and data management to boost efficiency and decision making. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a business field, 2-3 years in maritime operations, solid MS Office skills, and basic exposure to scheduling and documentation. What’s in it for you includes joining a global team of 7,500 colleagues committed to quality safety and sustainability. How to apply: career.gac.com or our LinkedIn page; beware of unaffiliated recruiters asking for payment.

GAC Marine Operations Assistant (UAE National)

We want you in our team!

Are you our new Operations Assistant at GAC Marine? Here’s an overview:

• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

• UAE National

What would your day look like at GAC?

•  The Operations Assistant plays a key role in coordinating logistics, assisting with compliance and safety protocols, and facilitating communication to ensure smooth and reliable maritime operations. This role will support the seamless execution of maritime operations by ensuring that daily activities are well-coordinated and aligned with operational requirements. This role is essential in enhancing operational efficiency and upholding the high standards expected within the marine industry.

• Documentation and Reporting – Accountable for accurate and timely documentation of operational records. Preparation of vital operational documents, ensure adherence to regulations, and generate reports to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety standard such as license renewal, NOCs, vessel insurance and other requirements. Maintain comprehensive records for inspection and audits and monitor practices to uphold legal and operational requirements.

• Communication and Collaboration – Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among internal teams and external partners. Serves as a key liaison, ensuring that information flows smoothly, and promoting teamwork to enhance operational efficiency.

• Administrative Support – Responsible for a range of administrative tasks, including organizing operational documents, coordinating logistics, and providing support for daily operations to enhance efficiency and productivity.

• Data Management   – Ensures the accuracy and security of data by managing documentation, tracking performance metrics, and maintaining databases essential for marine operations.

Requirements

What qualifications does our Operations Assistant (UAE National) have?

Here’s an overview for this role.

1.       Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related discipline.

2.       Experience: 2-3 years of experience in maritime operations

3.       Technical Skills: MS Office tools

4.       Basic exposure to operational or administrative processes (for example, scheduling, documentation, coordination tasks)

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to become part of the global GAC team which has been providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956. With more than 7,500 colleagues in 300 strategically located offices in more than 50 countries around the world, we focus on quality, safety and sustainability with a human touch. Emphasising a long-term approach, innovation and ethics, our flexible and integrated portfolios are designed to work within and support our customers’ operations.

Disclaimer:

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing