Junior Cargo Operator

ELP Consult

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West London, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description
  • Diligently maintain and regularly update/manage filing system and records of all physical contract operations in such a way that would permit other team members to take over tasks at short notice
  • Review purchase and sale contracts;
  • Send chartering application when necessary, get vessels approved by the suppliers and buyers, send documentation instructions, appoint inspection company, apply insurance when necessary, and secure invoices from suppliers;
  • Liaise with Trading, Contracts, Shipping, Trade Finance, Cargo Control and Demurrage Claim teams; work closely with our Asia and UK Finance Department on the financial issues;
  • Monitor vessel movement, identify quantity loss and quality off-spec and assist Cargo Control to lodge claim against suppliers/owners;
  • Observe B/L date and B/L quantity of all hedged cargoes and keep physical traders and OTC traders informed of any change;
  • Update data in trading systems (Bridge and Bulldog) promptly and accurately;
  • Strictly meet the timing requirements in the operation procedures;
  • Give clear hand-over instructions before taking annual leaves or business trips and cover other team members whenever required;
  • Any other tasks that the company may reasonably assign from time to time according to business need


Requirements
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cargo operations
  • Experience working in an international oil trading company preferred
  • Successful incumbent is likely to have 2 to 3 years’ experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent written, spoken communication skills
  • Fluent Mandarin would be preferred, but not essential


About this role

Summary

Manage cargo operations, review contracts, liaise with teams, update systems, ensure timely execution

Job title

Junior Cargo Operator

Experience level

2-3 years

Industry

oil trading

Location requirements

West London, gb, on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cargo operationsMicrosoft Officecommunication

Preferred skills

Mandarin

Specializations

cargo operationsshippingtrade financecontract review
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site