Pilot Boat (Temp cover)

BTA; Belfast; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine services is seeking a Pilot Boat Assistant to support the Port Operations Department in Belfast. The role involves assisting with the safe operation of pilot boats, maintaining equipment, and providing administrative support to vessel traffic services. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a clean driving license, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities.

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Qualifications

• Must attain and/or hold an ML5 or equivalent/higher medical certificate.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Recent experience in commercial or leisure boating with boat handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coxswain on the Pilot Boat safely transporting Pilots.
• Conduct pollution inspections and assist with emergency response.
• Participate in hydrographical survey work.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Full clean Driving Licence

First Aid Certificate

VHF Short Range Certificate

Relevant Boat Handling Qualification

Basic Survival at Sea Accreditation

Tools

Radar

Chart Plotter

Job description

Working within the Port Operations Department to support the delivery of essential marine services on a 365/24/7 basis. This role will assist in the safe and efficient operation of the launches including routine maintenance and housekeeping.

This role also includes assisting the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) in the administration and operation of vessel traffic scheduling and to undertake duties as required to meet the changing operational requirements of Port Operations.

Key Tasks

Assist the Coxswain on the Pilot Boat safely and efficiently transporting Pilots to and from ships.

Assist the Coxswain in the daily maintenance, recordkeeping and housekeeping of the Pilot Boats.

Provide assistance to the VTS in the provision of administrative and operational support.

Attend quay side locations including Belfast Harbour Marina to obtain information, convey instructions, conduct inspections or monitor activities.

Assist the arrival or departure of vessels with mooring/line handling activities.

Undertake and maintain any training and certification as required.

Assist with crewing and other marine support for corporate activities and port tours.

Assist with conservancy inspections, including inspections of lights, buoys and quay furniture.

Conduct pollution inspections or exercises, monitoring, controlling and assisting with fixed boom deployment and any other Tier 2 response work.

Participate in hydrographical survey work.

Assist leisure craft including traffic monitoring and escorting.

Assist the Port Controller in the management and control of debris or dunnage.

Provide SOLAS or other assistance to emergency response, including management of exclusion zones, transportation and support of emergency responders such as NIFRS.

Assist with port security as requested by Belfast Harbour Police.

Driving duties primarily in relation to transporting Pilots within the Harbour Estate.

Qualifications:

Full clean Driving Licence

Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of health and safety legislation

An understanding of the application of risk assessments

Personal attributes:

• Maintains a positive attitude regarding flexibility and customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Good team member
• Complies with safety requirements
• Can use initiative when required, however can identify when a task requires specialist assistance
• Ability to identify problems and act on them promptly and efficiently
• Deliver a quality service within agreed standards and targets
• Capable of climbing quayside, beacon ladders and pilot ladders.
• Must attain and/or hold an ML5 or equivalent/higher medical certificate
• Capable of operating in an exposed environment during all seasons and inclement weather conditions
• First Aid Certificate
• VHF Short Range Certificate
• Relevant Boat Handling Qualification recognised by the MCA or RYA

e.g. RYA Power Boat Level 2 or BWSF Boat Driver Level 2

• Basic Survival at Sea Accreditation

Recent experience in commercial or leisure boating which includes boat handling experience

• IT literacy
• Operation of radar and Chart Plotter/navigation equipment
• Knowledge of a harbour and shipping environment

Location: Belfast

Start: 21 May (Wed/Thursday for training)

Shifts Friday – Sunday 23-25 May night shift

Rate of pay: To be confirmed

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us yourupdated CV via thelinkprovided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment to speak to one of our consultants.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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