CAREERS AT HIRAI LINE

Careers

01MESSAGE / A message

TO FUTURE COLLEAGUES

We're looking for colleagues who will
walk this road with us.

Hirai Line is looking for colleagues who will help support global logistics through our ocean shipping business. What we value most is people.

Each person thinks independently and acts on their own initiative — bringing their strengths to the team, and growing together by supporting one another. That's the kind of company we aspire to be.

02WHY US / Why work with us
01
A workplace built around people
Great Culture

"What I love about this company is the people — it makes the work easy." That's the comment we hear most often in employee interviews. Being a small team, we respect and look out for one another.

02
Work-life balance
Work-Life Balance

No overtime, we finish on time. 124 days off a year. We support a long career, with room for the life that goes with it.

03
A stable foundation
Stable Foundation

Founded 80 years ago, incorporated for 54. Decades of trust underpin a stable management base — a company where you can build a long career.

04
A brand-new workplace
New Office

In spring 2026, we moved to a new head office in Oita City. New facilities and a welcoming environment await you.

03OPEN POSITIONS / Open positions
01

Ship Management

Ship Management · Full-time · Mid-career
DUTIES

Supporting the safe operation of our vessels from shore. You'll coordinate with ship managers and crews on maintenance plans and statutory inspections.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience in shipping or an engineering background is welcome. Business-level English is a plus.

APPLY
02

Accounting

Accounting · Full-time · Mid-career
DUTIES

The backbone of our financial operations: daily bookkeeping, year-end closing, cash flow management, and bank correspondence.

REQUIREMENTS

Accounting experience required. Bookkeeping certification (Nissho Boki Level 2 or higher) preferred.

APPLY
124
DAYS OFF/YR
0
OVERTIME
80
YEARS
2026
NEW OFFICE
WORK–LIFE BALANCE

No overtime. We finish on time.
Every day, for yourself.

124 days off a year. From the office window, the streets of Oita — and the calm sea beyond. Focused at work, present at home — a way of working we have chosen.

09:00Start work · Email
12:00Lunch / break (60 min)
13:00Resume work
17:00End of day · Clock out

CONTACT · Get in touch

Set sailwith us.

Chartering, newbuilding plans, careers and other inquiries — please feel free to reach out.