Deckhand – Coastal Towage (Onboard 2/2 Rotation)

Svitzer; Poole; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £37,117.84 pa

Pension matched up to 10%

Life Cover (4x pensionable salary)

Private Medical Insurance

7 days leave after 3 years

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Svitzer is seeking a Deckhand to join the Victory, supporting towage operations across UK ports and coastal waters. You will live onboard, work in a close crew, and contribute to safe, efficient towage with a focus on readiness and professional conduct.

Expect a dynamic role requiring reliability, teamwork and a proactive approach to deck and engine tasks while maintaining high vessel standards and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Able Seaman Certification or Navigational Watch Rating Certificate & EDH.
• Harbour, terminal or coastal towage experience preferred.
• Valid ENG1 medical and STCW Basic Safety Training (minimum six months’ validity).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Legal right to live and work in the UK.
• Strong work ethic, good communication skills and professional attitude.
• Willingness to live and work onboard during the two‑week rotation.
• Flexibility to operate across UK locations.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a close‑knit crew onboard the Victory in dynamic, real‑world operations.
• Supporting the Master to deliver safe and efficient towage operations across UK ports and coastal routes.
• Taking ownership of deck operations, safety routines and vessel standards.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and ensuring the vessel remains clean, safe and operationally ready.
• Getting involved in both deck and engine‑room tasks when required.
• Adapting to a varied operational environment beyond a single fixed port.
• Committing to ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Able Seaman Certification

Navigational Watch Rating

Job description

Svitzer is seeking a Deckhand to join the Victory, supporting towage operations across UK ports and coastal waters. You will live onboard, work in a close crew, and contribute to safe, efficient towage with a focus on readiness and professional conduct.

Expect a dynamic role requiring reliability, teamwork and a proactive approach to deck and engine tasks while maintaining high vessel standards and ongoing training.