Tank & Hold Cleaning Specialist

Wilhelmsen Ship Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) in Singapore seeks a Tank & Hold Cleaning Specialist to combine technical know-how with customer service and commercial thinking. You will support customers with cargo hold and tank cleaning solutions, advise on products and methods, and ensure fast responses and reliable product availability.

You will also identify opportunities, follow up quotations, and collaborate with Cargo Solutions and Sales teams to convert needs into value for customers in an international

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills; fluent in English.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach with ability to work independently.
• Commercial mindset and ability to identify opportunities and create value for customers.
• Experience in maritime industry or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer enquiries and prepare quotations for cargo hold and tank cleaning solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on products, cleaning procedures, application methods, and best practices.
• Work closely with Sales, Cargo Solutions, and other internal teams to ensure competitive and reliable solutions for customers.
• Support and train customers to achieve effective cleaning results and maximize product value.
• Proactively follow up on quotations and customer opportunities to support sales conversion and growth.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to customer development and sales plans.
• Monitor product and service performance and share customer and market insights with the Cargo Solutions team.
• Stay informed about relevant port operations, logistics, market developments, and seasonal trends.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

English fluency

Customer focus

Coordination

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Maritime studies background

Business administration background

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex. Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is looking for a Tank & Hold Cleaning Specialist Location: Singapore | Type: Full-time

In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise, customer service, and commercial thinking to support customers with effective cargo hold and tank cleaning solutions. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for customers, helping them select the right products and cleaning approaches while ensuring they receive fast responses, reliable product availability, and high-quality technical support.

Beyond supporting existing business, you’ll also help identify new opportunities, follow up on quotations, and work closely with our Cargo Solutions and Sales teams to turn customer needs into successful solutions.

This is a great opportunity for someone with maritime experience who enjoys solving practical customer challenges, building relationships, and contributing to commercial growth in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle customer enquiries and prepare quotations for cargo hold and tank cleaning solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on products, cleaning procedures, application methods, and best practices.
• Work closely with Sales, Cargo Solutions, and other internal teams to ensure competitive and reliable solutions for customers.
• Support and train customers to help them achieve effective cleaning results and get the best value from our products.
• Proactively follow up on quotations and customer opportunities to support sales conversion and growth.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to customer development and sales plans.
• Monitor product and service performance and share customer and market insights with the Cargo Solutions team.
• Stay informed about relevant port operations, logistics, market developments, and seasonal trends.

Who we are looking for:

• A relevant degree or formal education in engineering, technical studies, business administration, maritime studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the maritime industry, ideally within the dry bulk or tanker segment.
• An understanding of cargo hold and/or tank cleaning operations would be an advantage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with fluency in English.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and coordinate across different teams.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in identifying opportunities and creating value for customers.
• A collaborative, positive, and solution-oriented way of working.

What We Offer:

We offer an environment where you can grow your expertise, collaborate with colleagues and customers across the world, and make a visible contribution to our business.

We can expect a challenging and rewarding role, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive, locally tailored benefits package.

Work location: Singapore Application deadline: 01.12.2026 Contact: Olivia Tye-Reeve, [e-mail]

#WSS Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is now a comprehensive global maritime group providing essential products and services to the merchant fleet, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we also seek to develop new opportunities and collaborations in renewables, zero-emission shipping, and marine digitalisation.

Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues across more than 60 countries, we take innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences one step further.