Vessel Operator | Southampton | Salary: £25K-£32K

Vessel Operator

Our client, a leading bespoke transport solutions provider that operates around the globe, is looking to recruit a Vessel Operator to join their team. If you have a marine / ships agency / vessel operations background and have a natural flair for organizing, with good attention to detail, this role could be perfect for you.

The Role:

You will be responsible for liaising with shipowners and agents, chartering vessels and dealing with sub-contractors such as cranes, and drivers, coordinating the vessels stay / loading, dealing with ships agents and port staff, liaise with internal offices. You will need to keep the agents informed, send communications to clients to keep regular updates, you would also need to work to resolve operational issues when required.

You will need to manage shipping documentation, assist the technical team, and complete all associated admin.

Essential Criteria:

  • Previous exposure to maritime / shipping / vessel operations
  • Exceptional organizational and Planning skills
  • Flexible approach
  • A ‘can do’s attitude.

About the Company:

The company prides themselves on the delivery industry leading bespoke logistic solutions. This company has many years’ experiences in global bespoke logistics and sees its employees as the key to its success.

Salary & Benefits:

This company is looking to pay in the region of £25k – £32k depending on experience plus 25 days’ holiday.

Contracted hours 9-530 but a requirement to be flexible where shipping operations are 24/7. Time off in lieu is agreed ad hoc.

Apply today by hitting the Apply button as our client is looking to review candidate’s CVs & hold interviews as soon as possible.

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Vessel Planner – with Shoreside Experience | Fareham | Salary: £DOE

We are working on this vacancy on behalf of a specialist shipping line, which has been shipping between Europe and the Caribbean for many years and have a fantastic reputation for customer service & capability. The company is now looking to recruit an additional Vessel Operator to join their team.

Ideally you will be working for a port operator, terminal or within a shoreside planning role with a liner company or shipping line or similar.

The package really is open for the right person, depending on level and experience – please do not rule yourself out, our client is looking for exceptional candidate.

The Role:

As Vessel Operator you will be responsible for providing vessels, internal departments, and port agents with detailed loading plans for cargo working within the vessel capabilities. The successful candidate will work with the Marine team to supervise an efficient and cost-effective operation and chartered vessels, assist in developing necessary contingency plans. Also, to ensure sailing schedules are accurate, maintained and communicated at all times.

Port supervision – when on call supervise the activities of discharge/load of the vessel whilst in its home port to ensure that operations are completed in a timely manner, plus on Call Duties – providing guidance and decisions during out of hours operations too.

Essential Criteria:

  • Marine planning experience i.e., with container vessels, out of gauge carriers
  • Flexible hours
  • Analytical approach
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent Planning and Organization skills
  • Excellent Communication skills

Salary & Benefits:

The salary will be very competitive and depending on experience, plus benefits. There is also the potential of 2 days remotely working from home a week if this suits.

The hours of work for the role are 8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday

This truly is a great opportunity and we would love to discuss it with you and provide your with more information.