SuperCargo (F/M/D)
DRIVEN BY PASSION – Our mission is to ensure long-term business relationships through customer satisfaction.
UNITED HEAVY LIFT is an internationally operated and dynamically growing shipping company in the heavy-lift segment. We bring together several specialized brands and units that collectively cover all relevant functions of a modern shipping organization—from chartering and operations to crewing and technical management, as well as finance and administration.
Our fleet consists of 22 modern heavy-lift vessels, all of which are in service worldwide. This is complemented by efficient shore-based structures that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations.
We invite you to join our team at our headquarters in Hamburg’s HafenCity (40 hours/week):
FULLTIME
OFFICE LOCATION: HAMBURG
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE OFFICE
To provide cargo related technical expertise, including
- Prepare stowage plans, lifting arrangements, lashing plans, method statements, etc.
- Provide guidance on cargo hold preparation and seamanship’s related topics
- Discuss stowage or cargo related topics with master and owners
- Provide technical information about vessels and advice on cargo handling restrictions and various related issues
- Participate in vessels’ scheduling meetings in close cooperation with the chartering department
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OUT OF THE OFFICE
To provide cargo related technical expertise, including
- Physical supervision of stowage and securing of cargo
- Coordination of gang ordering and ships’ working schedules
- Discuss stowage or cargo related topics with master and owners
- Supervise stevedoring work and special-order loading/unloading operations
- Act as a company representative
- Interface between the office, stevedores, and ships
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication skills, oral, written, and interpersonal
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Knowledge of German language is considered an asset
- Ability to effectively interact with ships, Masters and crew
- Highly organized and strong attention to detail
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to make decisions and work independently
- Computer proficient / Knowledge of AutoCAD is considered an asset
- Knowledge of ship construction, structural strength, trim, stability
- Knowledge experience with stowage, lashing, other requirements for the carriage of breakbulk such as steel, projects and heavy lifts
WHAT WE EXPECT
- Minimum two years of seagoing experience as chief mate or second mate is considered an asset
- Ability to travel and work outside regular business hours, including weekends, as required
WE OFFER
- Attractive salary package according to qualifications (incl. company pension scheme)
- Challenging projects
- Flexible working hours and home office option
- Fringe benefits such as contribution to public transportation and company health care
UNITED HEAVY LIFT offers you a multifaceted and responsible position in an international company with a highly motivated, dynamic and team-oriented working environment. We look forward to receiving your meaningful application, supported by your salary expectations and earliest possible date of entry by E-Mail: career@unitedheavylift.com (max. 2 attachments, in PDF format only).


