Operations Executive - Containers & PCTC

Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Pacific Shipping is seeking an Operations Executive to ensure the seamless execution of voyages across our gas carrier, tanker, container, and bulk fleet. You will coordinate with brokers, agents and masters to support efficient voyage performance.

The role requires attention to detail, proactive problem solving, and the ability to manage voyage documentation, compliance, and related records within our IT systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field of study.
• Minimum 1–2 years in maritime operations.
• Sailing experience on board a vessel is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom (visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Monitor vessel movements and update internal systems for real-time tracking.
• Manage voyage documentation and correspondence throughout the charter lifecycle.
• Coordinate with superintendents, brokers, agents, vendors and masters for voyage execution.
• Appoint agents and oversee service providers, arranging timely remittances.
• Initiate billing submissions for freight and other maritime claims.
• Ensure compliance with charter party obligations and company policies.
• Facilitate voyage orders, stowage plans, and bunkering arrangements.
• Liaise with security and insurance departments for high-risk voyages.
• Maintain vessel certificates and update records in IT platforms.

Skills

Maritime operations

English communication

Team collaboration

Under pressure performance

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

At Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), operational excellence is not just a goal, it is the standard we hold ourselves to every day, across every vessel and every voyage. As an Operations Executive, you will be at the heart of that effort, ensuring the seamless execution of voyage requirements across our diverse fleet of gas carriers, tankers, container vessels, and bulk carriers. From coordinating with brokers, agents, and masters to managing charter party compliance and voyage documentation, this is a role where attention to detail and a proactive mindset make a real difference to how our fleet performs on the global stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor vessel movements and update internal operational systems to ensure accurate real-time tracking.
• Manage voyage documentation and correspondence throughout the entire charter lifecycle, ensuring records are complete and up to date.
• Coordinate with superintendents, brokers, agents, vendors, and masters to facilitate smooth and efficient voyage execution.
• Appoint agents and oversee service providers, arranging timely remittances as required.
• Initiate billing submissions for freight, demurrage, and other maritime claims.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and all contractual charter party obligations.
• Facilitate voyage orders, stowage plans, and bunkering arrangements for both spot and time charters.
• Liaise with security and insurance departments when vessels operate in high-risk maritime areas, and obtain letters of indemnity (LOIs) from charterers as required.
• Maintain accurate vessel certificates and updated records within relevant IT platforms.

Requirements

• Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field of study.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience in maritime operations.
• Prior sailing experience onboard a vessel is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

EPS is an industry-leading ship management company with a 60-year track record of safe, efficient, and responsible fleet operations. We are committed to minimising our environmental impact, holding ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification, and to building a workplace where talented people can grow and thrive over the long term. If you are a detail-oriented maritime professional who is ready to contribute to a world-class operations team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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With a history spanning 60 years, Eastern Pacific Shipping is a leading shipping company that is committed to the green and technology-driven growth of the industry. Headquartered in Singapore for the past 30 years, EPS is driven by its mission to be the safe and efficient transportation provider of choice to the shipping industry. Empowering that mission are 8,000 skilled and dedicated sea and shore staff that oversee a versatile fleet of 34 million deadweight‑tonnes across four core segments of containership, dry bulk, gas, and tanker vessels. EPS' shore team is fully integrated with in‑house commercial, finance, innovation, IT, legal, manning, operations, and technical departments.