HPL Coxswain (part-time)

Port of Dover; Dover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading port authority is seeking a Pilot Boat Operator to manage and maintain workboats, ensuring safety and compliance with maritime regulations. The role involves routine maintenance, customer service, and environmental tasks, with a part-time commitment of 8 shifts monthly. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and are encouraged to live close to Dover for convenience.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

Generous contributory pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Private Health Care

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

3rd party discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits and reward platform

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Valid ENG1 certificate required.
• Prepared to undertake maritime training and instruction.
• Live close to Dover or have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot and work boats safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks on craft and equipment.
• Support environmental and hydrographic tasks.

Skills

Small craft handling capability

Maritime regulations awareness

Ability to work at sea in all weathers

Physical fitness for ENG1 medical

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths and Science

Tools

MCA/RYA Yacht Master Coastal/Offshore

MCA Small Ships Radar and Navigation qualification

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You will be required to operate the pilot boat (s) and work boat in a safe and efficient manner, following the requirements of the port's VSM code as and where applicable. Undertake routine planned and reactive maintenance, including safety checks of the craft and equipment.
Support the functions required by internal and external customers, following the HPL prioritisation document and at all times provide a professional customer service.
You will also deliver the full range of workboat requirements including, but not limited to:
- Environmental work such as trawling and mud sampling
- Hydrographic surveys
- Ship handling assistance for other craft
- Waterborne maintenance tasks, such as berth fendering, fixed and mobile

Working hours will be: 12hr shifts days and nights. As this is a part-time position you will be required to work 8 shifts per month.

Skills and Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
• Provable small craft handling capability and experience (under 24m)
• MCA/RYA Yacht Master Coastal/Offshore (Power), commercially endorsed (desirable)
• MCA Small Ships Radar and Navigation qualification (desirable)
• Valid ENG1 certificate
• Awareness of maritime regulations and codes of practice (desirable)
• Preparedness to work at sea in all weathers
• Preparedness to undertake maritime training and instruction
• Be physically fit and able to meet the requirements of an ENG1 seafarer's medical
• Live within close proximity to Dover or have own transport
• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.