WORKBOAT VESSEL MASTER

Williams Shipping; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Company events

Free Parking

Job summary

Williams Shipping in Southampton is seeking an experienced Vessel Master to lead operations aboard a modern Multicat/Eurocarrier workboat. This full-time role involves UK waters and occasional Northern Europe, with a preference for a 3 weeks on/3 weeks off cycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Commercial Yacht Master Coastal with STCW, preferably 200Gt Master Coded Vessels or higher, and has hands-on deck and crane experience.

Qualifications

• Commercial Yacht Master Coastal with STCW short courses.
• STCW 200Gt Master Coded Vessels preferred.
• Experience on Multicat workboats and vessel operations.

Responsibilities

• Skipper on a modern Multicat/Eurocarrier workboat.
• Operate vessels in UK waters and occasionally Northern Europe.
• Preferred 3 weeks on/3 weeks off rotation.

Skills

Vessel management

Deck operations

Crew coordination

Education

Commercial Yacht Master Coastal

STCW 200Gt Master Coded Vessels or higher

Job description

Workboat Vessel Master

Excellent - negotiable depending on experience

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

Minimum Qualification

• A commercially endorsed Yacht Master Coastal which will include completion of the STCW short courses
• Preferred STCW 200Gt Master Coded Vessels or higher

Benefits

• Salary, Leave and hours all negotiable
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company events
• Free Parking