Job description

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.

We continually assess and modernise our extensive fleet of vessels and ensure the highest levels of staff training in order to maintain our excellent record for safety, efficiency and quality.

We are now looking for an experienced deckhand to work on board our pilot boat based in Portsmouth.

About Us:

Williams Shipping is a family run, diverse marine & logistics business, operating since 1894. Based in Southampton, but with offices in Pembroke 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.”

Role & Responsibilities:

· Deckhand for Nelson 48/50 pilot boat operating from Portsmouth

· Involved in the safe transfer of pilots to/from ships in the Solent and Portsmouth approaches

· Involved with day-to-day maintenance of the vessel, you will be reporting to the vessel Master

Experience

· Previous pilot boat experience

Minimum qualification:

• STCW short courses (not older than 5 years)

• Valid ENG1

• Fully conversant with ship mooring, equipment and associated rope work

Benefits:

· Salary, Leave and hours all negotiable

· Contributory Pension Scheme

· Life Assurance

· Company events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portsmouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• workboat: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person