Crewing Officer

  • Red - Specialist Recruitment
  • Jul 16, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Our marine client based in Glasgow is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Crewing Officer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. In this pivotal role, you ll take ownership of ensuring vessels are always crewed with the right people - qualified, experienced, and ready to perform at the highest standards. From managing certifications and compliance to keeping documentation shipshape, you ll play a key part in maintaining smooth and efficient operations across vessels.

The Crewing Officer role is a hands-on position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You ll be actively sourcing and placing crew, responding to both contract and ad-hoc requirements, and building strong relationships to ensure every vacancy is filled with the best possible talent. If you enjoy a role where no two days are the same and want to be at the heart of maritime operations, this could be the perfect next step.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

  • Crewing experience is essential.
  • Experience working with MS Office suite is essential.
  • Educated to minimum Standard Grade or HND level (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline.
  • Experience working within a ship management company / shipping industry (preferred).
  • Experience working within recruitment or personnel-related activity (preferred).
  • Team player and problem solver.
  • Flexibility to work in an on-call Rota.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Responsible for recruitment of one-off placements and temporary seafarer recruitment for a variety of ranks, vessels and clients.
  • Take an active and pro-active role in sourcing candidates.
  • Oversee the processing of application forms.
  • Assess applicants for suitability.
  • Frequent liaison with clients and candidates, as well as other staff & management within the Company to ensure the best possible service is given.
  • Verification of qualifications and certificates, ensuring authenticity and validity.
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining database.
  • Perform reference checks on marine personnel.
  • Assist with Crew Management Contracts as required.
  • Assist with travel bookings as required.
  • Oversee the payroll checks for any personnel placed on payroll.
  • Deal with any marine personnel enquiries.
  • Assist with medical bookings.
  • Process Certificates of Equivalent Competency applications, etc. as required
  • Ensure there is always an adequate availability pool of all ranks, focusing on those ranks most frequently used.
  • Ensure ship owner s, manager s and client s requirements are fully understood, met and documented in writing.
  • Keep the company database updated in a timely fashion & ensure any internet accessed information is also up to date
  • Proactively update social media platforms.
  • Adhere & comply to SMO code and any Quality Procedures established for the Company.
  • Some travel throughout the UK and Europe to meet clients or carry out ship visits limited adhoc.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package