Marine Planner

Location: City

Job Title: Marine Planner
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Up to £35,000 with overtime opportunities

The Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Marine Planner to support the Operations team within a leading towage and maritime services provider. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the efficient planning and dispatch of towage vessels, ensuring safe, timely, and well-coordinated operations. You will act as a key communication hub between vessel crews, port authorities, and internal stakeholders, helping to deliver a seamless and high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities

• Assess incoming assistance requests and determine the most effective vessel allocation and scheduling
• Monitor live operational activity, including vessel positions, arrivals, departures, and waiting times
• Maintain and update dispatch schedules while forecasting workload and resource requirements
• Communicate clearly and effectively with captains, harbour authorities, and relevant stakeholders
• Ensure safe operations, promptly advising all parties of any schedule changes or operational adjustments
• Act as the first and central point of contact in emergency situations
• Accurately record operational data within systems to support billing and reporting

Required Knowledge & Experience
Education / Qualifications

• Vocational education or higher in a relevant discipline

Experience

• 3 8 years experience in a relevant role such as logistics, operations, or administration
• Previous experience within the maritime industry is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of port operations, maritime regulations, tides, and local port environments

Additional Requirements

• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Confident decision-making and communication skills

About the Company
This organisation is a global leader in maritime and towage services, operating in over 100 ports worldwide with a fleet of approximately 400 vessels across 18 countries and 4 continents. With decades of heritage, the company is passionate about safely assisting ships and delivering operational excellence.

In addition to harbour towage, services include offshore and ocean towage, salvage operations, and tender and transfer services, with a strong focus on flexibility, safety, and customer needs.

If this is something you would be interested in/would like to discuss, please give melissa a call on (phone number removed) or drop me an email on (url removed)