Coxswain - CMB2780e

Cumberland Council; Workington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port of Workington is recruiting a Port Coxswain to oversee safe navigation of vessels within the port, including pilot boat/tug and other marine craft.

You will conduct routine maintenance, coordinate movements with port authorities, and uphold maritime safety standards. This is a permanent, full-time role based at the Port of Workington with 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manoeuvre vessels in port
• Conduct routine maintenance checks and ensure seaworthiness
• Coordinate vessel movements with port authorities and pilots
• Uphold maritime safety standards and procedures

Skills

Maritime navigation

Vessel maneuvering

Safety procedures

Job description

Job reference and details

• Job reference: REQ00000020530
• Application closing date: 11/11/2026
• Location: Port of Workington
• Salary: £29,542 - £30,515
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

Job description

Job Title: Port Coxswain

Salary: £29,541 to £30,515 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Port of Workington

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Join Our Team as a Coxswain at the Port of Workington!

Are you passionate about the sea and skilled in maritime operations? The Port of Workington is seeking a dedicated Coxswain to join our vessel operations and ensure the safety and efficiency of maritime activities.

The Role

As a Coxswain, you will be responsible for the safe navigation of vessels within the port, including pilot boat/tug and other marine craft. Your duties will include:

• Operating and manoeuvring vessels in various weather conditions and traffic situations.
• Conducting routine maintenance checks and ensuring the seaworthiness of vessels.
• Communicating effectively with port authorities, pilots, and other personnel to coordinate vessel movements.
• Always upholding maritime safety standards and procedures.

Join us as we navigate towards a brighter future together at the Port of Workington!

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Phillip Scattergood by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more .

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.