Master - UK Wide

Svitzer; Pool in Wharfedale; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Work-life balance

Modern fleet

Safety culture

UK ports

Career development

Trust & support

Descrizione del lavoro

Svitzer, a leading towage operator, seeks experienced Tug Masters to join its UK operations. This is a hands-on command role requiring judgement, leadership, and expert ship handling to operate modern harbour tugs in busy UK ports alongside pilots, customers and port authorities.

You will lead professional crews, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver efficient harbour towage. The role offers challenging, non-rotational work with progression opportunities within a safety‑minded

Competenze

• Master <500GT Near Coastal CoC (minimum)
• Valid ENG1 and STCW Certification (minimum six months remaining)
• Harbour or terminal towage experience
• Strong ship handling and navigational skills
• Proven leadership in a commercial maritime environment
• UK Driving Licence
• Right to live and work in the UK

Mansioni

• Conduct ship assist and harbour towage operations safely and efficiently
• Executing complex manoeuvres in confined waters and challenging conditions
• Leading, developing and motivating a professional crew
• Maintaining vessel readiness and operational compliance
• Managing onboard safety and reporting requirements
• Building strong working relationships with Harbour Pilots, customers and port stakeholders
• Taking ownership of your tug and promoting the highest standards of professionalism

Conoscenze

Leadership

Ship handling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety-first mindset

Decision making

Formazione

Near Coastal CoC

ENG1

STCW Certification

Strumenti

ASD propulsion systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead From the WheelhouseSvitzer is looking for experienced Tug Masters to join our UK operations.This is not a stepping-stone role. It's a hands-on command position at the sharp end of harbour towage, where judgement, leadership, and ship-handling expertise are tested every day.You'll be trusted to operate modern harbour tugs in some of the UK's busiest ports, working closely with pilots, customers, and port authorities to deliver safe and efficient marine services.If you take pride in ship handling, leading professional crews, and making sound decisions under pressure, you'll understand what this role demands.If that sounds like your kind of command, read on.What the Role Really InvolvesAs a Tug Master, you are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of your vessel. Every movement, every assist and every decision matters.Your responsibilities will include:Conducting ship assist and harbour towage operations safely and efficientlyExecuting complex manoeuvres in confined waters and challenging conditionsLeading, developing and motivating a professional crewMaintaining vessel readiness and operational complianceManaging onboard safety and reporting requirementsBuilding strong working relationships with Harbour Pilots, customers and port stakeholdersTaking ownership of your tug and promoting the highest standards of professionalismThis is practical seamanship, real responsibility and leadership that matters.Why Svitzer?Because professional tug command should mean something.Join the world's leading towage operator and become part of a business that invests in its Masters, vessels and safety standards.1 or 2-week rotations providing excellent work-life balanceModern, well-maintained fleetIndustry-leading safety cultureOpportunities across multiple UK portsOngoing professional development and progression opportunitiesA company that backs it’s Masters with trust, support and clear operational standardsWe don't offer an easy job. We offer a rewarding one.What You BringMaster <500GT Near Coastal CoC (minimum)Valid ENG1 and STCW Certification (minimum six months remaining)Harbour or terminal towage experienceExperience operating ASD propulsion systemsStrong ship handling and navigational skillsProven leadership in a commercial maritime environmentA safety-first mindsetStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsUK Driving LicenceRight to live and work in the UK (Overseas candidates will be considered as well)What matters most is your ability to safely command a tug, lead a crew and consistently deliver exceptional harbour towage operations.If you're looking for a role where your experience is trusted, your judgement is valued and your skills are challenged every day, we'd love to hear from you.Building a Diverse WorkplaceIn Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!How to ApplyTo apply for this role, please 'Apply Now' and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.