Summer Trainee, Time Charter Operator

Ready to start summer with Neste?

We are looking for you, 

Summer Trainee, Time Charter Operator

for the Neste Chartering team.

We invite you to grow with us and be part of our transformation journey. You are empowered to innovate and create ideas. Your job with us will be meaningful and support your future career. We will guide and support you and give a good introduction to the job and our company. 

Your role during the summer

As our Summer Trainee, you will support the Chartering Department in Espoo on daily vessel operations. In your role, you will handle among other things all time charter shipping operations for the vessels operated by Neste Shipping and all the relevant tasks related to it. You will be involved in performance follow-up of the vessels for optimization and reporting. You will work closely with vessels, customers and other internal and external stakeholders like supply chain management, trading operators, ship brokers, agents and terminals, shipping invoicing team and claims & demurrage team. Your tasks will include instructing the vessels regarding cargo transportation and following-up the fulfillment of transport and time charter agreements.

The best combination to succeed in this role

To be successful in these roles, you have studies in maritime, logistics or a similar and relevant area. 

We also value if you have some experience of:

• Customer service 

• Shipping and oil product logistics

• Commercial vessel operations

• Cargo handling and cargo characteristics of tanker trade

• Back office operations

We are looking for a trainee with excellent communication skills in English, motivation to learn and ability to work in a hectic and ever changing shipping environment. 

What’s in it for you?
 

• A great learning experience in a highly motivated team

• Flexible working hours and possibility to work partly remotely depending on team practices

• Access to our on-site gym located in Espoo, giving you the opportunity to stay active and energized

• A chance to do voluntary work for one working day

• Neste summer trainees are valued and integral members of the team

The job is located in Keilaranta, Espoo, with excellent transport connections. Currently we work regularly at least three days a week at the office to ensure seamless collaboration and sense of belonging. 

The position follows the collective agreement for senior salaried employees. If you are in the early stages of your studies, the minimum starting salary is 2350 EUR. Your salary will also depend on relevant work experience and, for students, the number of completed course credits.

We welcome applications from both current students and those who have graduated after 1st January 2025. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old at the start of employment. The summer job typically takes place between May 1 and September 30, 2026.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your application by February 3rd, 2026.

We will screen applications and the selection can be made already during the application period. We will do our best to contact all the applicants latest on week 14. The recruitment process will include one or two interviews held by the hiring manager. In some cases, we may also use a video interview. By submitting an application, you give us permission to consider it for all applicable summer jobs 2026. A health check, including drug testing, will be conducted for individuals selected for certain roles. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, we answer them at summerwithneste@neste.com. Due to the large number of applications, we are not able to comment on individual jobs or applications. You’ll find tips and answers to frequently asked questions from here.

We hope to see you this summer!

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027. 

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com