Assistant Coxswain

John Swire & Sons (HK) Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited invites applications for an Assistant Coxswain to support the Coxswain in delivering safe, smooth on-water guest experiences on pleasure vessels and speedboats.

The role requires Form 3 education or above, a Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate (Grade II) or equivalent, and 1–3 years of relevant experience handling twin screw motor vessels and driving speedboats for watersports.

Qualifications

• Form 3 education or above.
• Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence (Grade II) or equivalent.
• 1–3 years relevant experience handling twin screw motor vessel and driving speedboats for watersports.
• Good knowledge of vessel maintenance and familiarity with Hong Kong waters and related regulations.
• Knowledge in vessel control systems, use of radar and/or marine radio is a plus.
• Mature and self-motivated with a pleasant personality.
• Working level of spoken and written English and Chinese. Putonghua is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Coxswain to navigate and steer vessels and speedboats in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide quality cruising and catering services to guests and work flexible hours as required, including public holidays and nighttime.
• Monitor maintenance activities and report damage, defects or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the vessel and speedboat.
• Manage inventory of food & beverage and provisions.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

Form 3 education

Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate (Grade II)

Tools

Radar & Marine Radio knowledge

Job description

A highly-diversified and global corporation, the Swire Group’s businesses encompass property, aviation, beverages and food chain, as well as marine and trading & industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused in Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in two Hong Kong listed companies: Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is the holding company of the publicly-listed conglomerate, Swire Pacific Limited. Our People Department is now inviting candidates to apply for the following position:

The Assistant Coxswain supports the Coxswain to deliver safe, smooth, and enjoyable on-water guest experiences by assisting management and operation of the pleasure vessel, speedboat and water sports activities.

Responsibilities:

Assist Coxswain to navigate and steer vessels and speedboats in a safe and efficient manner

Provide quality cruising and catering services to guests and work flexible hours as required, including public holidays and nighttime

Monitor maintenance activities and report damage, defects or safety concerns promptly

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the vessel and speedboat

Manage inventory of food & beverage and provisions

Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by supervisor

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Form 3 education or above

Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competence (Grade II) or equivalent

1 – 3 years relevant experience of handling twin screw motor vessel and driving speedboats for watersports

Good knowledge of vessel maintenance and familiarity with Hong Kong waters and related regulations

Knowledge in vessel control systems, use of rador and/or marine radio is a plus

Mature and self-motivated with a pleasant personality

Working level of spoken and written English and Chinese. Putonghua is desirable

We are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. AsacorporatepartnerofCareER,we welcome and encourage applications from candidates with different abilities, experiences and backgrounds.

We are committed to creating an accessible recruitment process. If you are unable to submit your application online, or require any accommodations or special assistance during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at @jsshk.com or by mailing to 5/F One Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates. All personal data collected will be kept strictly confidential, used solely for recruitment and selection purposes, and handled in accordance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

A highly-diversified and global corporation, the Swire Group’s businesses encompass property, aviation, beverages and food chain, as well as marine and trading & industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused in Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in two Hong Kong listed companies: Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.

A highly-diversified and global corporation, the Swire Group’s businesses encompass property, aviation, beverages and food chain, as well as marine and trading & industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused in Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in two Hong Kong listed companies: Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.

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