Casual Deckhand

Vacancy - Casual Deckhand

Are you seeking an opportunity to start your career in the marine industry?  Are you excited by the chance to support the effectiveness of operations at the Port of East Anglia by helping pilots in the safe navigation and mooring of vessels?  We are seeking a Casual Deckhand to work with our Marine Team.

Your Role

In this zero-hour contract role, you will act as a Deckhand on the pilot launches, helping pilots with safe boarding and landing at sea and during mooring and unmooring of large commercial vessels across the Port.  You will communicate via VHF with vessels, agents and Port Marine Services teams. 

You will assist with daily up keep of the pilot station and surrounding areas, general maintenance and checking of port operated craft.

What you'll bring

It would be beneficial if you have previous experience of vessel mooring operations and working at sea, using short range VHF radios and knowledge of small fast craft, however training can be given.  You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and, whilst this is a casual contract, you will be willing to work flexibly as part of a 24/7, 365 service when required. 

You will hold, or be able to gain, a ENG1 Medical Certificate or equivalent, and must hold a full driving licence.

Who we are

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, we have a strong track record of developing our employees to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. 

If you believe you have the skills and experience, we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you! Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 24th November 2025.