Crewing Officer

Ceto Talent; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed recruitment agency is seeking an HR Superintendent / Crewing Officer in Aberdeen. This role involves managing crew logistics, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations, and overseeing training. The ideal candidate will have experience within the shipping or offshore industry and a solid HR background. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and competitive salary plus benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave plus additional days

Statutory pension and medical coverage

Company events

Training courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR role in shipping or offshore sector.
• Experience managing crew logistics and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and manage varied workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew rotation and ensure competent personnel.
• Liaise with agencies for crew planning and travel logistics.
• Oversee crew training and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Background in HR

Experience in international shipping

Strong understanding of STCW and MLC regulations

Excellent organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Nautical Science or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HR Superintendent / Crewing Officer

• 📍 Offices in Aberdeen OR Germany - Flexible working arrangements available
• 💰 Competitive Basic Salary + Benefits
• ⏱️ 1-year fixed term contract

Ceto Talent is supporting a European ship-management and vessel-operations company with headquarters in Germany and offices across the UK and Poland. They manage offshore support vessels for the offshore energy sector and are looking to bring in an HR Superintendent to strengthen their crewing operations.

This role suits someone who enjoys working across crew logistics, certification compliance, and recruitment while helping keep offshore operations running smoothly.

✅ What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage crew rotation schedules and ensure vessels are manned with competent, qualified personnel
• Act as the main contact for crew changes and planning
• Handle crew travel logistics in a cost-effective and safe way
• Keep personnel files and certification records accurate and up to date
• Make sure all activities follow national and international maritime regulations, including STCW and MLC
• Support budgeting, workforce planning and departmental process improvements
• Take part in the full recruitment cycle, including interviews and reference checks
• Oversee the training matrix and ensure crews meet tender, legislative and company requirements
• Review crew performance reports and follow up where needed
• Support audits, vessel visits and other HR-related administrative duties
• Liaise with travel agents, manning agencies and authorities on crew planning and logistics

🎯 What We’re Looking For

• Background in HR, Nautical Science or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a similar role within an international shipping or offshore company
• Strong understanding of STCW and MLC regulations
• Experience with international travel arrangements and crewing systems
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• Able to manage a varied workload and work independently
• High level of discretion, integrity and professionalism
• Good MS Office skills
• Fluent English; German is a bonus

💼 Benefits

• Flexible working and home office options (up to 50 percent for those based in Aberdeen or Leer)
• 27 days annual leave plus up to 3 additional non-smoker days, plus local public holidays
• Statutory pension and local medical coverage
• Company-wide events throughout the year
• Training and courses with manager approval
• Around six Focus Weeks per year at the European HQ with travel and accommodation covered

If you're interested in finding out more, please contact Jasmine White from Ceto Talent