LPG Operator

Insight Commodities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Commodities in London is seeking an experienced Physical LPG Operator to join our London operation and oversee the end-to-end physical trade lifecycle from execution through settlement.

The role requires 5–10+ years of LPG operations experience, with strong shipping knowledge (VLGC/MGC) and expertise in cargo scheduling, LC/ trade finance, and demurrage/claims handling. You will work closely with trading and maintain autonomy while staying hands-on.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of physical commodity operations experience
• Strong LPG experience, ideally Propane and/or Butane
• Experience with VLGC/MGC or other LPG shipping
• Cargo scheduling, vessel nominations, loading and discharge
• Terminals, inspectors and shipping documentation
• Letters of Credit and trade finance
• Demurrage, claims and contractual issues
• Strong understanding of physical commodity trading

Responsibilities

• Own the physical trade lifecycle from execution through to settlement.
• Work closely with the trading function and operate with significant autonomy.
• Remain hands-on with the detail while being commercially minded.

Skills

LPG operations

Physical commodity trading

Shipping: VLGC/MGC

Cargo scheduling

LC & trade finance knowledge

Demurrage & claims handling

Autonomous/hands-on

Job description

A leading international commodities trading business is looking to appoint an experienced Physical LPG Operator to join its London operation.

This is a hands‑on role with significant autonomy, working closely with the trading function and taking ownership of the physical trade lifecycle from execution through to settlement.

We are looking for someone with:

• 5–10+ years’ physical commodity operations experience
• Strong LPG experience, ideally Propane and/or Butane
• Experience with VLGC/MGC or other LPG shipping
• Cargo scheduling, vessel nominations, loading and discharge
• Terminals, inspectors and shipping documentation
• Letters of Credit and trade finance
• Demurrage, claims and contractual issues
• Strong understanding of physical commodity trading

You should be experienced enough to operate independently, commercially minded and comfortable remaining hands‑on with the detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LPG operator looking for greater responsibility, autonomy and direct exposure to the trading side of the business.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.