24/7 Vessel Operations Lead — UK Ports

Inchcape-Shipping-Service; Dartford; Presencial; GBP 39.000 - 52.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary incl. monthly out‑o

Company car allowance

Career development and progression, UK

Resumo da vaga

Inchcape Shipping Services is seeking a dedicated on-call port operations professional to support the 24/7 turnaround of vessels across the Thames region, including Dartford and Sheerness. The role requires occasional out-of-hours work on a rota and regular travel to multiple ports.

You will manage port calls, liaise with authorities and crews, and ensure accurate PDAs and records while maintaining high safety and regulatory standards.

Qualificações

• Strong organisational and time management abilities for a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with vessel Masters and crews.
• Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate vessel port calls from nomination to completion as the primary contact.
• Liaise with port authorities, terminals, government agencies, suppliers and crews to ensure smooth operations.
• Organise pre-arrival, arrival and departure activities including documentation and berthing arrangements.
• Prepare port disbursement accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Provide real-time operational updates to Principals and stakeholders during port calls.
• Arrange vessel services including pilotage, towage, crew changes, surveys, bunkers and waste disposal.
• Board vessels as required to complete formalities and exchange documentation.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, KPIs and regulatory obligations.

Conhecimentos

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Maritime industry awareness

Customer focus

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da vaga

Inchcape Shipping Services is seeking a dedicated on-call port operations professional to support the 24/7 turnaround of vessels across the Thames region, including Dartford and Sheerness. The role requires occasional out-of-hours work on a rota and regular travel to multiple ports.

You will manage port calls, liaise with authorities and crews, and ensure accurate PDAs and records while maintaining high safety and regulatory standards.