Passenger Ferry Skipper

Part time or full time MCA qualified Boat Master or Plymouth Local Boat Master.

The job is to act as Skipper and occasional deckhand onboard a Plymouth Ferry Service operating between the Barbican and Mount Batten.

You will be expected to cover all duties associated with an MCA Boat Master. These will include the safe operation of a domestic/local license passenger vessel, safe control of passengers. Daily crew instruction/orders of onboard task. Basic maintenance duties, Schedule planned vessel of life saving appliances and fire fighting appliances. Washdown and onboard cleaning tasks. Upkeep and daily completion of the companies safety management system logs. Cash handling

Full familiarity and induction training will be given. Help will be given to obtain a Plymouth local Boat Masters License but mandatory requirements of RYA skippers qualification needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Good small boat handling ability

VHF/SRC course

RYA powerboat, coastal skipper, Yachtmaster

ENG1 or ML5 Medical

Fire fighting/Sea survival/First Aid

Basic Mechanical knowledge

Desirable: MCA Boat Master Tier 2 level 2

Please email with a covering letter referring to any previous marine/boating experience and why you are looking for such a position as ferry skipper - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION OF AN RYA SKIPPER COURSE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 42 per week

Salary: Up to £12.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Statutory compliance with government current COVID procedures

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/05/2023