Commercial Operator - Freight

London, London, City of, United Kingdom

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reference
Job reference 1268693
location
Location London, London, City of, United Kingdom
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Trades / Craft
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published January 28, 2026

 

Commercial Operator - Freight

Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 6 month initial contract

Location: London, London, City Of, United Kingdom

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Elevate Your Career with Airswift

Our client is a global player in the energy sector and recruiting for a Commercial Operator - Freight, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the efficient running of physical assets while ensuring timely delivery of fuel (crude oil, natural gas, and chemical feedstocks) to customers worldwide.

Role Overview

  • Support Freight Trading Strategy for the Time-Charter fleet to maximize value while ensuring safe operations.
  • Conduct freight operational activities promptly, meeting all charter party contract obligations.
  • Identify and maximize optionality within charter party agreements, including laycan and demurrage rates.
  • Ensure efficient operation of time-chartered vessels, including voyage orders and cargo tank preparation.
  • Optimize bunker procurement in collaboration with freight traders.
  • Support fleet performance initiatives to reduce bunker consumption.
  • Ensure service provider appointments comply with Shell policies for vessel turnaround.
  • Liaise with Demurrage & Finance teams to maximize claims and ensure timely settlements.
  • Identify and develop process improvement areas in freight activities.
  • Utilize in-house tools for managing ship operations and records.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Established experience in tanker fleets and handling commercial freight movements.
  • Ability to troubleshoot process issues and drive continuous improvement.
  • Experience managing complex multi-stakeholder needs.
  • Strong analytical skills to simplify complex problems.
  • Experience working in cross-functional, multinational, and cross-cultural teams.
  • Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous.

Education & Experience

  • Experience: Relevant experience Commercial freight Operations / tankers sailing experience required.

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive daily rate based on qualifications and experience.

Unlock your potential with Airswift. Apply now!

About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.

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