Position: Charter Operations Coordinator
Location: Southampton (Hybrid - 1 day from home)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00
About the Role
We are partnering with a leading global yacht transport operator to hire a Charter Operations Coordinator to join their growing team. This role will sit within the charter operations function, supporting international yacht lift-on/lift-off movements, coordinating between owners, agents, and technical teams to deliver smooth and reliable yacht shipping services.
As part of this role, you will:
Act as a key contact for clients and internal stakeholders throughout the charter process - from quoting to loading, sailing, and discharge.
Work closely with charter brokers, sales, port agents, and loadmaster teams to coordinate yacht movements.
Manage and maintain detailed charter schedules, stowage plans, and booking documentation.
Liaise with the engineering team ensuring correct cradle and lifting equipment are ready for each vessel.
Oversee import/export clearance, customs agents, and local support partners.
Monitor transport operations and proactively resolve issues to ensure on‑time delivery, safety, and client satisfaction.
Provide regular updates to clients about vessel status, loading, transit, and discharge.
About the Company
This is a specialist yacht transport company with over 40 years of experience in the industry.
They operate a fleet of 110+ owned, purpose-built vessels, enabling them to guarantee global sailings and maintain full control over yacht handling.
Their services include lift-on / lift-off transport, using certified cradles and lashing systems, with experienced Loadmasters overseeing loading and discharge.
They offer world-class safety, reliability, and personal service - providing a single point of contact from enquiry through delivery.
Person Specification
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in charter operations, shipping, or freight forwarding.
Knowledge of yacht transport or maritime cargo operations is highly desirable.
Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Strong communication skills, both with internal teams and high-net-worth clients.
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced, global environment.
Good IT literacy (MS Office, scheduling tools); experience with transport systems is a plus.
Location: based in or around Southampton, with flexibility to work one day per week from home.
Hybrid working to support work-life balance, plus the opportunity to grow within a niche logistics sector.
Competitive salary, with room for performance-based growth.WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
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