MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.

We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and self-motivated Workshop Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide timely and sufficient support to workshop and service operations, ensuring all internal and external customer requirements are met. This is a key administrative role supporting the smooth daily functioning of our service department.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager. This position is based in Pinneberg, Germany. Please note that this is a part-time position. We offer flexible hours tailored to your availability. While initially part-time, there is a possibility of this role developing into a full-time contract.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Collect information required for making quotations and prepare final costing for workshop/service jobs.
• Handle the full order process in SAP, from initial notification to final invoicing.
• Supply of spares and consumables for the workshop and service jobs.
• Use Salesforce, Google Workspace, and other databases to keep documentation and processes up to date.
• Arrange shipments and handle customs declarations with subcontractors and third parties.
• Coordinate with different warehouses to ensure parts are delivered to the site or workshop.
• Work closely with service engineers, coordinators, and the local workshop team.
• Assist with the physical packing of shipments when required.

What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong service-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills. You are comfortable working with different stakeholders, including customers and Service Engineers. You are a self-starter who can manage multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines, providing the essential support our operations need.

Ideally you have

• A diploma or certificate (an apprenticeship in the maritime industry is a plus).
• At least 3 years of experience in an office or business role.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, service-minded approach.
• Ability to carry out multi-tasks and deliver work on time.
• Proficiency in Google office applications (Docs, Sheets).
• Experience with SAP or Salesforce is a significant advantage.
• Good German skills are an advantage.

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling. 

Values guide our work

• Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
• Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
• Safety is essential in everything we do

Benefits for the Hamburg location:

• A canteen
• Flexible working hours with a flextime account
• 30 days of vacation
• Capital-forming benefits
• Anniversary payments
• Special leave
• Additional accident insurance

Did we spark your interest?

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Mark Hall, Operations Manager at [email protected].

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.

If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!