Vessel Operator - 35748

Itchyfeet Recruitment AgencyVia agency

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance

Posted 15 March 2026Closes 3 April 2026

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👤 For candidates

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Leverage AI tools for automated laytime and payment calculations
›Use digital platforms for real-time voyage tracking and reporting
›Apply AI-driven compliance checks to reduce manual errors

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

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📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For employers

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🤖 AI AgentVoyage Management Platforms

Automate scheduling, documentation, and compliance tracking tasks

💻 TechnologyRobotic Process Automation (RPA)

Streamline routine payment and laytime calculations

⚡ Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI can automate routine tasks but human oversight needed for stakeholder management

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate document workflows and routine notifications

Copilot for Excel

Accelerate laytime calculations and voyage cost analysis

Microsoft Teams

Centralise stakeholder communication and operational updates

52% Medium riskAI 68%

AI Exposure (AIOE)68%

Cargo and Freight Agents

O*NET 43-5011.00

Top Skills

Attention to Detail Stakeholder Management Time Management

⭐ Growing🇬🇧 Visa eligible↑ 2% Claude Index

Job Description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Vessel Operator to join their dynamic Operations Department in the Isle of Man. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in bulk vessel shipments, supporting both the organisation's operations and third-party customers under voyage and time charter fixtures. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing vessel operations efficiently, ensuring that voyage schedules, instructions, and documentation are current and accurate. The role involves collaborating with Chartering, Trading, and other teams to manage recaps, voyage instructions, and contractual compliance. Monitoring voyages, including ETA/ETB/ETS updates, stowage plans, and bunker supply arrangements, will also be key. Additionally, the operator will manage laytime calculations, freight and hire payments, and voyage closure schedules, while maintaining professional communications with stakeholders such as vessel owners, charterers, brokers, and agents. Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the link for further information and for details on how to apply https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/jobs/35748-vessel-operator-isle-of-man/

Automation Risk

Automation probability52%

AI exposure (AIOE)68%

This role contains a mix of routine (e.g., laytime calculations, payment processing) and augmented tasks (e.g., schedule monitoring, compliance checks) that are increasingly supported by digital tools and AI. However, significant elements such as stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and complex coordination remain human-centric and resist full automation. AI exposure is high due to the prevalence of data-driven and documentation tasks, but full automation is limited by the need for judgment and relationship management.

Task analysis

Monitor and update voyage schedules, ETA/ETB/ETS, and ensure all instructions and documentation are current and accurate.
Coordinate with Chartering, Trading, and other teams to manage recaps, voyage instructions, and contractual compliance.
Arrange and monitor bunker supply, stowage plans, and voyage progress.
Manage laytime calculations, freight and hire payments, and voyage closure schedules.
Maintain professional communications with vessel owners, charterers, brokers, and agents.
Ensure contractual compliance and accurate documentation for all voyages.
Track and report on voyage performance, costs, and operational issues.
Liaise with third-party customers to resolve operational queries and issues.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 3151 — Shipping agents and brokers

O*NET: 43-5011.00 — Cargo and Freight Agents

AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k

UK sector median

£58,597

UK sector mean

£86,468

£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Leverage AI tools for automated laytime and payment calculations
›Use digital platforms for real-time voyage tracking and reporting
›Apply AI-driven compliance checks to reduce manual errors

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentVoyage Management Platforms

Automate scheduling, documentation, and compliance tracking tasks

💻 TechnologyRobotic Process Automation (RPA)

Streamline routine payment and laytime calculations

⚡ Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI can automate routine tasks but human oversight needed for stakeholder management

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate document workflows and routine notifications

Copilot for Excel

Accelerate laytime calculations and voyage cost analysis

Microsoft Teams

Centralise stakeholder communication and operational updates

Key Skills

Attention to DetailAdvancedStakeholder ManagementIntermediateTime ManagementAdvancedOperations AnalysisIntermediateRegulatory ComplianceIntermediateAdministration and ManagementIntermediateCritical ThinkingIntermediateReport WritingIntermediateMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateCoordinationAdvancedLaytime CalculationIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Transportation and LogisticsRegulatory ComplianceClient Service and Relationship ManagementReporting and DocumentationBusiness AdministrationFinance and BudgetingLaw and Government

O*NET Competency Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionNegotiationTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationMonitoringService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessWriting