Greece - Operations Coordinator: Husbandry (Temporary)

Who We Are:  

At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.   

Role Summary:  

As a Operations Coordinator (Husbandry), the role calls for a high sense of responsibility and reliability, where the person will be responsible for managing vessels & crew requirements. Good relations with the authorities at the port and the airport is essential. It is the right job to attain your skills and advance your  opportunities with us, given our dominant position in the Marine Service industry.

Contract type: Temporary Contract (8 months) 

Work City: Athens, Piraeus 

In line with company policy, Inchcape does not provide visa sponsorship for candidates and cannot consider applicants who will require this now or in the future.   

Role Responsibilities: 

Board vessels as required and liaise with key ship staff.

Coordinate port services, including pier-side operations, bunkers, waste management, and vendor services.

Arrange and coordinate delivery of freight, stores, provisions, spares, and bunkers.

Act as liaison between vessels, principals, port services, and immigration authorities (Piraeus & airport).

Manage crew changes, including immigration paperwork for joining, leaving, medical, or disciplinary disembarkations.

Meet & greet crew at port/airport and provide transportation when required.

Follow up and report medical cases transferred to local clinics.

Respond to vessel and principal requests via phone/email on a 24/7 basis.

Support and coordinate with ISS vendors and local partners in the Greek islands.

Maintain crew change records, invoices, and update internal systems.

Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and provide guidance on local immigration regulations.

Who You Are:

Excellent command at speaking and writing in English

Committed to providing great service to customers

Valid Driver’s License

MS Office Proficiency, Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Previous experience in cruise agencies or with yachts is a plus

Health & Safety Compliance

Integrity and Ethics

Degree educated or equivalent preferable but not essential
 

Why Inchcape Shipping Services? 

We believe in building a diverse and high performing workforce that works together to provide our customers with the exceptional service they deserve. To reach the highest standards we depend on our people, their welfare, training, and expertise. We realize the value of our staff and know that your unique experiences, skills, and passions will help you to build a rich and rewarding career in our dynamic industry. 

Our values are at the centre of everything we do, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and fully adopt these: 

Global Perspective - we connect the world and see the bigger picture. 

The Power of People - we rely on the strength of local agent knowledge and relationships. 

Progress - we adopt new thinking and push for positive change in our industry. 

In return, we will offer you: 

Competitive salary 

Premium medical health insurance coverage 

People. Work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates. 

Plus, much more! 

Inchcape Shipping Services is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers. 

If you think that you have the right skills, knowledge, and attitude to join our team, then we invite you to apply to this advert! 

#WeAreInchcape

Inchcape Shipping Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and equality; diversity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do. We recognize that our customers, colleagues, contractors, and other partners are central to our success and that we work in a diverse society. We acknowledge not only our legal, but also our moral responsibility to ensure all groups have equality of opportunity. 

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