Charter Operations

2 days ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom WR Logistics Full time

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.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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