Seaman - Deckhand Relief Yacht Crew

ANT Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ANT Recruitment Ltd seeks a dedicated Deck Hand to support deck operations, safety procedures, and vessel security during relocation in the South East England region. Ideal candidates are disciplined, team-oriented seafarers ready to mobilise quickly.

Applicants must hold STCW Basic Safety Training and ENG1 Medical certificate, with prior deck experience on yachts, ferries, or support vessels. A background check is mandatory. Immediate availability and a 3-hour mobilisation window are required.

Qualifications

• Must have deck operations experience and be able to support vessel safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform mooring, line handling, and anchoring duties.
• Conduct routine deck maintenance and cleaning.
• Support emergency drills (fire, man overboard, abandon ship).
• Assist bridge and engineering teams as required.

Skills

Deck Operations

Education

STCW Basic Safety Training Certification

ENG1 Medical Certificate

Job description

Location: South East England, UK
Contract Type: Temporary Assignment
Pay: Competitive Daily Rate
Availability: Immediate Must be able to mobilise within 3 hours of notification

Step into a world of opportunity with ANT Recruitment, where ambition meets expertise in the Maritime sector. We are proud to partner with industry leaders to deliver exceptional talent solutions across yacht operations, engineering, and vessel management.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated Deck Hand to support deck operations, safety procedures, and vessel security during a relocation. Ideal for disciplined, team-oriented seafarers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mooring, line handling, and anchoring duties.
• Conduct routine deck maintenance and cleaning.
• Support emergency drills (fire, man overboard, abandon ship).
• Assist bridge and engineering teams as required.

Requirements:

• Valid STCW Basic Safety Training Certification.
• Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate.
• Previous deck experience on yachts, ferries, or support vessels.
• Clean criminal record (background check mandatory).
• Ability to mobilise to the South East England region within 3 hours of alert.

Attributes:

• Strong physical stamina and a safety-first attitude.
• Respectful, disciplined, and professional demeanour.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and work as part of a cohesive team.