Workboat Vessel Master

Williams Shipping Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Shipping Group in Southampton is seeking an experienced vessel master/skipper for a full-time role on a modern Multicat/Eurocarrier workboat. You will operate across UK waters and occasionally Northern Europe, supporting surveys, towage and marine civil projects.

Preference is for a 3 weeks on/3 weeks off pattern where possible, with STCW short courses and a Yacht Master Coastal endorsement required. The company emphasizes apprenticeship programs and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Multicat work including anchor handling and deck crane work.
• Commercially endorsed Yacht Master Coastal with STCW short courses.
• STCW 200Gt Master Coded Vessels or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• This is a full-time position for a vessel master/skipper on a modern Multicat/Eurocarrier workboat.
• Vessel works throughout UK waters and occasionally Northern Europe.
• Preference is for time for time – ideally on a 3 weeks on/3 weeks off basis.

Skills

Multicat work

Yacht Master Coastal

STCW courses

Education

Commercially endorsed Yacht Master Coastal

Job description

Southampton

Full time

Posted: 13 Jul

Our busy marine division gets involved in a multitude of different projects around the UK and Northern Europe, including surveys, offshore energy, towage and supporting marine civil engineering projects. The company supports a variety of industries – construction, shipping, defence, renewable energy, oil and gas, and marine operations.

We are now looking for experienced skippers to work on board our workboats based in Southampton.

About Us:

Williams Shipping is a family run, diverse marine & logistics business, operating for over 130 years. With strategically located bases across the UK, including Southampton, Milford Haven, and Aberdeen, we pride ourselves in always providing a first class service to our customers and working to the mantra of “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

Williams Shipping is dedicated to excellence, sustainability, and community engagement, with a strong focus on apprenticeship programs and fostering a green culture. The company is known for its skilled workforce and long-standing commitment to customers across the UK and Europe.

Role & Responsibilities:

• This is a full-time position for a vessel master/skipper on a modern Multicat/Eurocarrier workboat.
• Vessel works throughout UK waters and occasionally Northern Europe.
• Preference is for time for time – ideally on a 3 weeks on/3 weeks off basis.

Experience:

• Multicat work including anchor handling and deck crane work
• A commercially endorsed Yacht Master Coastal which will include completion of the STCW short courses
• Preferred STCW 200Gt Master Coded Vessels or higher