Skipper/ Yachtmaster/ Master 200+

Spectrum; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including Bank/HB

Private medical insurance program (BUP

Pension 5% matched

Flexible working hours

Continual training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Modern office with sit/stand desks

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Great team culture

Job summary

Spectrum Vessel Services Ltd operates crew transfer and survey vessels supporting offshore wind, cable, and marine projects across the UK and Northwest Europe. Based in Ramsgate, the company maintains a fleet of crew transfer vessels.Spectrum is seeking a highly experienced Skipper / Yachtmaster / Master 200+ to safely navigate and operate CTVs, supervise crew transfers, lead onboard training, and ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold STCW Basic Safety Training and ENG1 Medical.
• Experience in offshore renewables or crew transfer vessels is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe navigation and operation of crew transfer and survey vessels.
• Lead onboard training and safety drills.
• Oversee personnel and cargo transfers to offshore assets.
• Conduct vessel inspections and routine maintenance checks.
• Ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations.

Skills

Safe navigation

Leadership

Crew training

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master 200t / OOW 500t

STCW Basic Safety Training

ENG1 Medical

Radar & Navigation (MCA)

Tools

Radar & Navigation

Job description

Spectrum Vessel Services Ltd operates crew transfer and survey vessels supporting offshore wind, cable, and marine projects across the UK and Northwest Europe. The company is based in Ramsgate and operates a fleet of crew transfer vessels (CTVs).

Position

Skipper / Yachtmaster / Master 200+

Typical Duties

• Safe navigation and operation of crew transfer and survey vessels.
• Personnel and cargo transfers to offshore assets.
• Leading onboard training and emergency drills.
• Vessel inspections, maintenance checks, and documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with maritime safety regulations.

Essential Qualifications (minimum)

• STCW Basic Safety Training:
• Elementary First Aid
• Fire Fighting
• Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
• Security awareness
• Valid ENG1 Medical
• Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster
• Short Range VHF - GMDSS ROC or GOC certificate.
• Stability
• MCA approved Radar and Navigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master 200t / OOW 500t
• AEC1
• Crane Operator certification
• Medical First Aida
• IMDG training
• AED training
• Experience in offshore renewables, crew transfer vessels, or survey operations.

Core attributes and conduct

• Adhere to moral and ethical principles in all interactions
• Be inclusive, respectful and team-focused
• Being open and honest in communication and operations
• Celebrate other people's successes - raise each other up
• Contribute to a cooperative and supportive work environment
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of data and company information
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism within the team
• Providing a positive feedback loop to improve quality and practices
• Take ownership of your training/development
• Work safely - your safety and that of others
• Possess the energy, drive and commitment to further the work of the company

Company Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays)
• Private medical insurance programme (Bupa)
• Pension 5% Matched
• Flexible working hours
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Modern, environmentally friendly office with sit down/standing desks
• An Employee Assistance Programme, providing trained wellbeing and counselling practitioners and 24/7 telephone support
• Free eye tests
• Great team culture