Work Boat Master

PD Ports; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK port company is looking for a dedicated Work Boat Master to manage navigation and crew supervision in Tees Valley. Responsibilities include emergency response and coordinating with port authorities. Candidates must possess work boat command experience and relevant certifications. Benefits include 15 days of holiday and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

15 days holiday

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of ploughing operations is essential.
• Command experience on work boats is required.
• Advanced powerboat CoC (commercial endorsed) is necessary.
• Valid ENG 1 Medical certification must be held.
• Maintenance experience of Navigational Aids is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and navigate the work boat as per regulations.
• Supervise and manage the crew effectively.
• Respond to emergencies and implement safety drills.
• Coordinate with port authorities and other stakeholders.
• Oversee ploughing operations on-site.

Skills

Experience of ploughing operations

Work Boat command experience

Minimum advanced powerboat CoC (commercial endorsed)

Valid ENG 1 Medical certification

Experience in maintenance and servicing of Navigational Aids

Job description

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 theUK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key portsand logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a dedicatedand reliablefull time Work Boat Master at PD Ports within the Marine Department.

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

Working Arrangements: week on / week off

The five main things our Work Boat Masterwill be working on are:

• Operation and navigation of the work boat in accordance with maritime laws and company procedures.
• Supervision and management of crew.
• Responding to emergencies and implementing safety drills and procedures.
• Coordinating with Port authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Overseeing ploughing operations

We are seeking someone who has:

• Experience of ploughing operations
• Work Boat command experience
• Has minimum advanced powerboat CoC (commercial endorsed)
• Holds a valid ENG 1 Medical certification
• Experience in maintenance and servicing of Navigational Aids would be desirable

This is not a live aboard position

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

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to [e-mail] use job reference BMNW1871.