Maritime Operations Planner – Towage & Logistics

Svitzer Marine Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Pension scheme

Bonus opportunity

Career progression

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Svitzer Marine Ltd in Middlesbrough is seeking an Operations Planner to support UK towage operations. The role requires working on a rota to provide 24‑hour coverage, day and night shifts, with occasional overtime.

You will manage bookings, coordinate crew and tugs, enter data into scheduling systems, and liaise with clients and internal teams to maximise asset availability and operational efficiency. This hands‑on position offers opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• Experience with logistic planning processes.
• Accurate data entry and information recording.
• Ability to absorb information, prioritise tasks and make decisions.
• Good client and external agency liaison skills.
• Proficient with IT systems used for scheduling and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookings and changes for towage operations and inform relevant staff.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Enter data into booking, scheduling and invoicing systems.
• Organise scheduling and logistics of crew and tugs for asset efficiency.
• Coordinate with technical department to plan tug maintenance.
• Prepare operational plans and identify commercial opportunities.
• Coordinate with crewing to ensure availability and compliance with working time rules.

Skills

Logistics planning

Data entry

Prioritisation

Client liaison

IT systems

Job description

Svitzer Marine Ltd in Middlesbrough is seeking an Operations Planner to support UK towage operations. The role requires working on a rota to provide 24‑hour coverage, day and night shifts, with occasional overtime.

You will manage bookings, coordinate crew and tugs, enter data into scheduling systems, and liaise with clients and internal teams to maximise asset availability and operational efficiency. This hands‑on position offers opportunities for professional development within a