Marine Pilot Trainee: Bridge Navigation & Tug Ops

Port of London Authority; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 73,297 - 130,387; Full time

Job summary

The Port of London Authority seeks a Marine Pilot - Trainee for its Gravesend headquarters. This role involves providing navigational advice, managing bridge duties, and ensuring safe operations. Candidates should hold a Masters Unlimited Certificate and live within an hour of Gravesend.

The starting salary is £73,297 during training and can progress to £130,387. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential, while knowledge of tug operations and the river Thames is desirable.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK and live within one hour of Gravesend headquarters.
• Experience with tug operations or working aboard commercial vessels is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code and the river Thames is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide navigational advice to vessel masters.
• Support vessel masters' communication with personnel and vessels.
• Manage navigation and conduct bridge duties.
• Record and submit passage plans.
• Coordinate tug activity.
• Uphold the reputation of the organization by delivering safe operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Good spatial awareness

Decisive and confident

Team player with IT skills

Education

STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited Certificate of Competency

ENG1 medical certificate

Full current driving licence

Job description

The Port of London Authority seeks a Marine Pilot - Trainee for its Gravesend headquarters. This role involves providing navigational advice, managing bridge duties, and ensuring safe operations. Candidates should hold a Masters Unlimited Certificate and live within an hour of Gravesend.

The starting salary is £73,297 during training and can progress to £130,387. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential, while knowledge of tug operations and the river Thames is desirable.