Document Controller

Peterson Logistics; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Aberdeen is seeking a Document Controller to support a short-term internal review of their Business Management System. The ideal candidate will have document control experience and strong MS Word skills to ensure documents are accurate, up to date, and correctly formatted. This full-time role offers flexibility in duration, ideally lasting 2-3 months, with an immediate start. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Document Controller or in an admin support role.
• Ability to fix formatting issues quickly using MS Word.
• Experience with Business Management Systems or quality systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and update BMS documents (policies, procedures, forms).
• Correct formatting, layout, and template issues in Word.
• Maintain version control and document registers.

Skills

Document control experience

Strong MS Word skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Purpose: Support a short-term internal review of our Business Management System (BMS), ensuring documents are accurate, up to date, and consistently formatted.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and update BMS documents (policies, procedures, forms).
• Correct formatting, layout, and template issues in Word.
• Maintain version control and document registers.
• Liaise with document owners to gather updates and approvals.
• Ensure documents meet internal standards and are stored correctly in the system.

Ideal Experience

• Previous experience as a Document Controller or similar admin/document support role.
• Strong MS Word skills and ability to fix formatting issues quickly.
• Experience with Business Management Systems or quality systems is highly desirable.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently to tight timelines.
• Short-term role (duration flexible 2-3 months)
• Start: ASAP.
• Hours: (full-time)

Peterson offers a comprehensive range of safe, reliable and value added logistics solutions to the energy industry globally from strategic locations. Peterson works closely with customers, supported by a suite of industry leading digital applications, to identify and create opportunities to work together by sharing resources and securing operational efficiencies resulting in significant cost savings.

Established in 1920, the organisation has expanded internationally with facilities at a number of prominent ports. The company is part of a wider group operating in over 70 countries with 4,000 people globally.