Marine Crew Coxswain

Vacancy - Coxswain

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in the port marine industry? Would you thrive as part of a dedicated marine pilotage & mooring team, supporting vessel operations at the Port of Great Yarmouth? If so, we’re looking for a Pilot Launch Coxswain to join our Marine Operations Team and play a vital role in the safe and efficient running of port activities.

Your Role

As a key member of the Pilotage and Mooring team, you will be responsible for operating the Pilot Launches from Great Yarmouth Port, including the River Yare and Outer Harbour. Your primary duties will involve ensuring the safe boarding and disembarkation of Pilots at sea and delivering an efficient mooring service.

Your responsibilities will include routine vessel maintenance, assisting with river debris and pollution control, and performing general marine service duties, including cleaning and upkeep of the pilot station and adjacent operational areas. You will be expected to participate in team safety discussions, including risk assessment and departmental meetings.

You will be expected to assist in investigations as required and promptly report any damage or defects in accordance with company procedures. Keeping the Marine Services Manager and Harbour Office informed is essential. Additionally, you must be prepared to undertake emergency procedures and provide support to the Port during emergency situations.

What you'll bring

Ideally you’ll have experience and knowledge of working within a busy port/marine environment backed up with the desirable qualifications listed below, with either a proven track record of working within marine pilotage or crew transfer vessel industry with a proven ability to communicate with vessels, prioritise vessel operations in a busy port/marine environment.

The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the flexibility to work a shift pattern that supports a 24/7, year-round operation. Ideally, you will bring proven seagoing experience and a solid understanding of port operations. A good working knowledge of commercial vessel operating systems—including radar and VHF—is essential, along with strong seamanship and navigation skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships as well as being a confident decision maker, who is able to remain calm under pressure.  Basic knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code would also be desirable and a full driving licence is essential.

Desirable qualifications

RYA Powerboat Advanced CoC (Commercially Endorsed) or MCA Boatmasters.

VHF Operators Licence.

RYA Radar Certification.

STCW 95 Fire Fighting, Sea Survival and First Aid.

ENG1 Medical.

Who are we?

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 salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 26 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Matched Pension of up to 10%
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers
• Commitment to learning and personal development 
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our employee assistance programme when required

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!