Crewing Manager

United Heavy Lift GmbH & Co. KG; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Home office option

Public transport contribution

Health care

Job summary

United Heavy Lift GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Crewing Manager to oversee crew changes, manage travel and visa paperwork, and maintain certifications for a global fleet. You will assist recruitment, monitor regulatory compliance, and build strong relationships with seafarers and cadets.

Based in Hamburg or Jork, the role offers a full-time schedule with flexible hours and opportunities to contribute to an expanding shipping operation.

Qualifications

• Completed shipping apprenticeship or apprenticeship in maritime industry.
• Previous experience in Crewing within the maritime industry is preferred.
• Organizational abilities to manage multiple crewing tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving mindset to address crewing challenges effectively.
• Availability for occasional weekend duty on standby if required
• We are looking for a positive team player with a high proficiency in English.
• Open-minded, proactive, passionate and engaged.
• Drivers license B

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crew changes and travel arrangements for our seafarers.
• Applying for flag state documents and visa applications for our seafarers.
• Maintaining our crew database and records to ensure that all certifications are up to date.
• Assist the recruitment process, selection and interviews of seafarers and cadets for our fleet.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and industry standards related to crewing.
• Building a personal relationship with our seafarers and cadets.

Skills

Crewing experience

English proficiency

Team player

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Weekend availability

Driver's license B

Education

Shipping apprenticeship

Job description

Crewing Manager (f/m/d)

DRIVEN BY PASSION – Our mission is to ensure long-term business relationships through customer satisfaction.

UNITED HEAVY LIFT is an internationally operated and dynamically growing shipping company in the heavy-lift segment. We bring together several specialized brands and units that collectively cover all relevant functions of a modern shipping organization—from chartering and operations to crewing and technical management, as well as finance and administration.

Our fleet consists of 22 modern heavy-lift vessels, all of which are in service worldwide. This is complemented by efficient shore-based structures that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations.

We invite you to join our team in our Hamburg or Jork office (40 hours/week):

FULL TIME

OFFICE LOCATION: HAMBURG OR JORK

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate crew changes and travel arrangements for our seafarers.
• Applying for flag state documents and visa applications for our seafarers.
• Maintaining our crew database and records to ensure that all certifications are up to date.
• Assist the recruitment process, selection and interviews of seafarers and cadets for our fleet.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations and industry standards related to crewing.
• Building a personal relationship with our seafarers and cadets.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed shipping apprenticeship or apprenticeship in maritime industry.
• Previous experience in Crewing within the maritime industry is preferred.
• Organizational abilities to manage multiple crewing tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving mindset to address crewing challenges effectively.
• Availability for occasional weekend duty on standby if required
• We are looking for a positive team player with a high proficiency in English.
• Open-minded, proactive, passionate and engaged.
• Drivers license B

WHAT WE EXPECT

• Interest in maritime industry and their challenges
• Be able to work independently and execute projects from start to finish
• Flexibility

WE OFFER

• Attractive salary package according to qualifications (incl. company pension scheme)
• Challenging projects
• Flexible working hours and home office option
• Fringe benefits such as contribution to public transportation and company health care

UNITED HEAVY LIFT offers you a multifaceted and responsible position in an international company with a highly motivated, dynamic and team-oriented working environment.