Position: Marine/Vessel Operations Coordinator

Location: Eastleigh

Salary: £30,000

Hours: 9 am - 17:30 - Hybrid working available

25 days holiday + BH

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading marine, shipping and freight company who are seeking an experienced Marine Vessel Operations Coordinator with a background, in ship agency/vessel operations to join a well-established team.

This is an exciting and diverse role offering a wide variety of duties and responsibilities within the marine cargo sector.

Experience within the shipping & marine industry is essential, and the ideal candidate will have experience with out-of-gauge cargo/break bulk & Project cargo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vessel charter operations (liaising with shipowners. shipbroker, internal and overseas offices, port agents)
• Book sub-contractors as required (stevedores, trucks, divers, welders, cranes, surveyors etc)
• Shipping documentation (eg Bills of Lading, cargo manifest, Mate receipt, LOI)
• Demurrage calculations ( based on our voyage charter party)
• Liaise with the client to gain technical details
• Liaise with the technical team to arrange asset delivery to and from port
• Liaise with internal offices and agents to keep them informed
• Send communications to clients and keep updates regular
• Update clients with load/discharge sequences even when out of hours
• Monitor cost accuracy from subcontractors / check port costs and try to maximise our profit by reducing our costs
• Assist sales team when required
• Work to resolve operational issues when required
• Communicate operational matters with loadmaster teams
• Ensure safety standards are maintained in the office /at the port / on the vessel
• Adhere to the terms of your employment contract & company policies
• Always represent the interests of the company/group companies
• Work with your colleagues to maintain a positive working environment
• Cover holiday/sickness/office demands when requested by your manager
• Maintain class-leading service levels
• Ensure the accuracy on data entered into company systems

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