Shipping Operator (RoRo and LoLo - Shipping Division)
Temp to Perm position
CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European competitors. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.
Willing to join a dynamic international shipping company where you can shape and support day-to-day fleet operations?
CLdN RoRo Ltd is building its Shipping Operations team and is looking for a Shipping Operator (temp to perm position) in Central London (United Kingdom).
Your role
As a member of the Shipping Operations team, you will join a newly reconstituted and motivated group of colleagues.
You will play an important role in managing the day-to-day operations of a fleet of about 30 vessels. You will plan, oversee and coordinate all vessel movements for the shipping lines assigned to you, and arrange bunkers in the most efficient and cost-effective way. You will also be encouraged to identify and drive process improvements and take ownership to bring your ideas to successful implementation.
Within this challenging role, your main responsibilities will be:
· Fleet planning & scheduling
Create, monitor and optimize daily vessel schedules to ensure safe, reliable and cost-efficient operations.
Monitor adherence to schedules and operational KPIs and adjust where needed.
Communicate schedule deviations and be able to explain the operational and financial impact.
o Consult and communicate daily with Captains, terminals, commercial, technical and data teams to ensure smooth operations.
o Act as main contact for your services, balancing operational reliability and cost.
· Bunker operations
o Organize bunker operations for the vessels under your responsibility.
o Clear communication between the vessel, bunker barge, supplier and other stakeholders involved in bunkering operations
o Ensure administrative follow-up invoices, certificates, etc.) and support operational cost control.
· Depending on your experience and interests, you may contribute to:
o Fleet performance optimization and continuous operational improvements.
o Strategic fleet deployment and chartering in/out decisions.
o Emission reporting, sustainability initiatives and (bio-)LNG bunkering.
o Business cases across all related fields.
Your profile
· You must have relevant working experience within logistics.
· It is desirable that you would have some experience within at least one of the following areas: shipping operations, transport/network planning, bunkering, RoRo, sailing experience (deck/engine) or fleet performance monitoring.
· You enjoy planning and organizing, while keeping the broader operational and commercial picture in mind.
· You are comfortable handling unforeseen issues, updating schedules and informing relevant stakeholders as required.
· You are a strong problem solver with an out-of-the-box mindset.
· Flexible and willing to participate in an night/weekend on-call rotation
· You are a multitasker who performs well under pressure.
· Team-oriented mindset, combined with the ability to work independently when needed
· You have strong communication skills and an excellent command of English.
Our offer
CLdN offers a position within a dynamic international maritime company, where you will take on a key operational role with real impact on fleet performance, cost efficiency and sustainability.
Contact
Are you interested in learning more about this position or do you want to apply?
Do not hesitate to send your CV with a cover letter to recruitment.pft@cldn.com with reference “Shipping Operator (RoRo and LoLo - Shipping Division.
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