Job Description
FT Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Operations Coordinator based in Aberdeen on a Permanent, Full Time basis.
Working with a leading marine services company, the role will be responsible for the execution, implementation, and supervision of commercial contracts, time charters, and spot voyages for vessels under our client’s commercial management, with a focus on maximizing voyage performance.
Main duties include:
•\tExecute and supervise assigned commercial contracts, time charters, and spot voyages.
•\tServe as daily operational contact for shipowners, managers, and assigned vessels.
•\tEnsure vessels comply with all charter party obligations and take corrective action when needed.
•\tMonitor vessel performance, voyage profitability, and contract compliance.
•\tAdminister hire/freight invoicing, expenses, claims, and voyage reporting into the operational system.
•\tAppoint agents, order bunkers, and instruct vessels in line with procedures.
•\tHandle performance, off-hire issues, and charter hire invoicing for time/bareboat charters.
•\tPrepare laytime and demurrage calculations.
•\tVisit assigned vessels annually when cost-effective and brief/debrief Masters.
•\tEnsure strong customer relations and lead operational review meetings.
•\tGenerate reports and analytics to support operational decision-making.
•\tMaintain voyage accounts, administration and reporting to measure effectiveness of vessel.
•\tHandle customer complaints professionally, involving Legal and other departments as needed.
Suitable candidates should have the following:
•\tBachelor’s degree / Higher Vocational Education in maritime studies or equivalent.
•\tMinimum 4 years of experience in a maritime commercial role or seagoing experience as a deck officer.
•\tStrong operational and contractual understanding of commercial shipping.
•\tStrong problem solving, communication and interpersonal Skills
•\tCustomer Focused approach, with the ability to understand client needs and deliver tailored service solutions.
•\tAdaptable & Assertive - flexible under pressure with the confidence to make decisions quickly.
•\tIT proficient, comfortable with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and voyage admin systems.
Candidates should be based locally to Aberdeen, and must hold the Right to Work in the UK.