Marine Pilot

Port of London Authority; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port of London Authority invites applications for a Marine Pilot – Trainee based at Gravesend. The role includes a structured training plan with a starting salary of £73,297 during a six-month training period, with progression as you qualify.

Successful candidates will join a team responsible for safe navigation, vessel movement, and port operations. Candidates must hold STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited or be on track to achieve it, a valid ENG1, a full driving licence, and be fluent in English

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited Certificate.
• ENG1 medical certificate.
• Full driving license.
• Fluent English; good VHF communication.
• Strong spatial awareness.
• Decisive with confident actions.
• Team player with IT skills.
• Residency within one hour of Gravesend.

Responsibilities

• Providing clear navigational advice to vessel masters.
• Support vessel masters in communications with personnel and other vessels.
• Conduct navigation and bridge management duties.
• Record and submit passage plans.
• Coordinate tug activity.
• Uphold the Port of London Authority’s reputation for safe operations and excellent service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

VHF communication

Spatial awareness

Decisive

Team player

IT skills

UK work eligibility

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Marine Pilot

Find out more information relating to our ‘Marine Pilot – Trainee’ role and training plan

Minimum requirements

• Be eligible to work in the UK – Find out more about eligibility




• Hold a STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited Certificate of Competency, or have achieved this by the time of training commencement if successful (Evidence of Notice of Eligibility will be required)




• Hold an unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate (or equivalent)




• Hold a full current driving license




• Be an excellent communicator and fluent in English, in particular when using VHF




• Have good spatial awareness




• Be decisive and able to act confidently




• Be a team player with good I.T. skills




• You must live within one hour travelling time to our Gravesend headquarters

Desirable skills

• Experience of tug operations (berthing & unberthing)




• Experience of working aboard a variety of commercial vessels




• Knowledge of the Ports and Marine FacilitiesSafety Code




• Local knowledge of the river Thames

One or more of these skills would be highlydesirable, however training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key accountabilities

Some of the key accountabilities of our Pilots:

• Providing clear navigational advice and information on regulatory requirements to vessel masters




• Supporting vessel masters in their communication with personnel and other vessels




• Conduct of navigation and bridge management duties




• Recording and submitting passage plans




• Coordinating tug activity




• Upholding the reputation of the Port of London Authority in the delivery of safe operations and excellent customer service

Salary: Marine Pilot - Traineestarting salary - £73,297 (6-month training period).

Salary will increase with pilot progression.

Pilot Class IV - £ 92,269 up to Pilot Class I – £130,387

The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.