Junior Dry Cargo Operator – London Based recruitment

Job Description Responsibilities:

- This role is a junior operations role within the dry bulk sector of the firm and therefore the successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Operations  Manager of the Dry Bulk Division for your day to day activities .

- The main vessel sizes the Dry Bulk Division focuses on are handysize, handymax and panamax vessels; so an exposure or a knowledge of these different vessel carriers would be preferable but it not entirely necessary.

- Day to Day Operations of Cargo Vessels:

-Pre and post fixtures

-Demurrage

-Analysis of markets

-Sailing instructions

-Handling of claims

-Negotiations with relevant professionals such as charterers, brokers, agents and port captains

-Despatch instructions

-Time charters

-Monitoring of vessels

-Supporting other members of the team and surrounding teams

- This is a desk based role, however, there will be a small amount of travel associated with the role also, for example travelling to set ports.

              Pre Requisites:

- Even though this is a reasonably junior position it is vital that you have some knowledge/exposure within the dry cargo sector, be it from a Maritime Degree or actual operational experience within another shipping firm/trading house etc.

- You must be able to read, write and speak the English language fluently

- You must be computer literate; have the ability to use Word Excel to a good standard

- It is very important to have a strong level of communication abilities as the successful candidate will be dealing with others on a day to day basis, be it with contractors, suppliers or charterers.

Location: The role will be located in London; you must have a work visa/the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Salary: The base salary for this role is £24K; there are then benefits and a discretionary bonus on top of this base salary.

Time Frame: My client is looking to bring the successful candidate on as soon as possible.

Please provide the following information with your application:

-Current base salary

-Current notice period/what date you would be able to start a new role

-Current location/Visa situation etc.

To apply for this role, please send a word copy of your CV to:

comm@selbyjennings.com

+44 (0) 207 019 4193
Selby Jennings Limited