Vessel Master

PD Ports; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK port business is seeking a full-time Vessel Master for the Marine Department in Middlesbrough. Responsibilities include the operation and navigation of the vessel, managing ISM compliance, and supervising crew. Candidates must have proven command experience and hold a valid STCW Master CoC. The role offers benefits such as 15 days holiday and paid family leave, with a salary of £48,857. This position is not live aboard.

Benefits

15 days holiday

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess proven command experience.
• Dredging experience would be desirable.
• Needs to hold a valid ENG 1 Medical certification.
• Requires a minimum STCW Master CoC.
• Possess experience with crew training and ISM.

Responsibilities

• Operation and navigation of the vessel in accordance with maritime laws.
• Managing the vessel’s ISM Compliance.
• Supervision and training of crew.
• Responding to emergencies and implementing safety drills.
• Coordinating with Port authorities, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Proven command experience

Dredging experience

Crew training / ISM experience

Education

STCW Master CoC

ENG 1 Medical certification

Job description

Vessel Master

Posted: 2025-12-23T15:14:29

Location: Marine Department, Vulcan Street, Middlesbrough, TS2 1LX

Working Arrangements: week on / week off

Salary Range: £48,857.00

Jackson Hogg are delighted to be partnering with PD Ports. PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a dedicated, flexible and reliable full time Vessel Master (Relief) at PD Ports within the Marine Department.

Responsibilities

• Operation and navigation of the vessel in accordance with maritime laws and company procedures.
• Managing the vessel’s ISM Compliance.
• Supervision and training of crew.
• Responding to emergencies and implementing safety drills and procedures.
• Coordinating with Port authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has proven command experience.
• Dredging experience would be desirable.
• Holds a valid ENG 1 Medical certification.
• Minimum STCW Master CoC.
• Possess crew training / ISM experience.

This is not a live aboard position.

Benefits:

• We offer 15 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.