Career at Ultrabulk
Ultrabulk is a dry bulk operator employing 157 people world-wide and operating a fleet of 165-200 vessels in the Panamax, Supramax, Handysize, MPP & Minibulk and Parcels segments. Ultrabulk has 9 offices strategically located all over the world. The holding company of Ultrabulk is among the 50 largest companies in Denmark based on annual turnover, and the 5th largest company in the transport sector in Denmark, according to Berlingske list ‘Gold1000’ published in Q3 2023.
Ultrabulk is a subsidiary of Ultranav International ApS, and as part of a large and diversified group of shipping companies, we are able to offer our employees exciting opportunities in positions in different countries, in different business units and in different segments. The Ultranav group of companies counts over 3,700 employees. Via Ultranav we have strong connections to South America and Chile in particular, but we also have a long tradition in Danish shipping with roots dating back to 1891 and “Rederiet Myren”, which later became part of the more commonly known East Asiatic Company (EAC/ØK).
Shipping Trainee
The Ultrabulk Trainee Programme
Commencing on 15 August 2023.
A traineeship in Ultrabulk is an intensive two-year programme consisting of both theoretical and practical training.
As a trainee in Ultrabulk, you will follow the theoretical training of the Commercial Shipping Programme at the Danish Shipping Education with other Danish and international Shipping Trainees.
The theoretical training consists of a unique combination of classroom sessions and e-learning. You will learn about Maritime Economics, Maritime Law, Connecting Shipping Relations and Energy & Fuel.
The practical training takes place at on of the Ultrabulk offices where you will gain extensive knowledge about the main areas of shipping, for example chartering, operations and operational control. As a part of the education, you will join various departments and have a mentor dedicated to you in each new team.
During the two years you will also be offered a period abroad in one of the other Ultrabulk locations.
In Ultrabulk, we are convinced that an optimal working environment requires an excellent social atmosphere across departments and units, and we encourage you to participate in our various social events and sports activities.
What we ask
We expect that you have/are:
- Fluent in English, both spoken and in writing
- Craftsmanship, business acumen and an
analytical mindset - Excellent social skills and a desire to contribute
to a positive atmosphere - An open-minded approach and team player-skills
What’s in it for you?
Upon completion of a traineeship in Ultrabulk, you will be provided with:
- A great start to your career in shipping within a company that keeps a narrow focus on your continuous development both personally and theoretically
- Profound knowledge of the shipping industry
- A network of highly professional and motivated colleagues
- International working experience from one of our offices abroad
- Hands-on experience with all aspects of shipping supplemented with participation in tailored courses.
In years we recruit for new shipping trainees, our recruitment starts in November, with an application deadline on December 31st, followed by interviews in January and February.
The selected trainees start their programme in the fall the following year.
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“Driven by my curiosity on how a global shipping company operates, I applied for the trainee programme at Ultrabulk to gain a hands-on experience and kickstart my career in shipping.
At Ultrabulk, I particularly enjoy the supportive and inclusive work environment surrounded by helpful and experienced colleagues. I quickly became an integral part of the team with responsibilities of my own, which have improved my skills and helped me gain a deeper insight into the dynamic world of shipping.
During my traineeship, I was given opportunities to collaborate and communicate closely with counterparts and colleagues from across the globe. My network has grown significantly and getting the platform to establish relations with fellow industry members, as well as trainees from other shipping companies through the Danish Shipping Education, has been invaluable.
For anyone keen on embarking on a career in shipping, I would highly recommend Ultrabulk’s trainee programme.”
We offer a unique chance to join one of our overseas offices
Further information
Jasmin Molsing SellHR Consultant
: Copenhagen
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: hr@ultrabulk.comLanguages: English, Danish
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