Skipper/ Yachtmaster/ Master 200+

Spectrum; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days of annual leave per year (incl

Private medical insurance programme (B

Pension 5% Matched

Continuous training and development

Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice

Modern, environmentally friendly offi

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Great team culture

Job summary

Spectrum Vessel Services Ltd, based in Ramsgate, operates crew transfer and survey vessels supporting offshore wind, cable, and marine projects across the UK and Northwest Europe. The role is anchored in safe navigation, effective vessel operation, and teamwork in a busy offshore environment.

You will lead transfers to offshore assets, oversee onboard training and drills, conduct vessel inspections and maintenance, and ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications (minimum) items listed in the ad.
• Master 200t / OOW 500t is preferred in the industry context.
• Offshore renewables experience or crew transfer/survey operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

STCW Basic Safety Training

Elementary First Aid

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

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

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
• 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
• Medical First Aid
• 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
• 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