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Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe operation and navigation of the vvessel, ensuring it is operated to the highest possible standard and in line with regulatory legislation. Line management responsibility for all the crew on board.
Best bits
In charge of the vessel and the crew
Salary Range
£35,000 - £50,000
Experience needed
MCA Bpatmasters License and relevant endorsements to operate a vessel on the tidal Thames.
Qualities
Ability to supervise team of people and ability to communicate to a team. Practical minded, excellent customer service, interest in health and safety and adhering to the rules, interest in the river and the environment, flexible, quick decision maker.
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2
Responsibilities
To act as second in command and assist the captain in the safe operation and navigation of the vessel.
Best bits
Second in command of the vessel and crew.
Salary Range
£20,000 - £35,000
Experience needed
Previous relevant experience working on board a passenger or commercial vessel.
Qualities
Ability to communicate effectively, considerate, imaginative, gives instruction effectively, friendly with a good work ethic.
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2
Responsibilities
To assist the Captain and Mate with the safe operation of the vessel. Responsible to securing the vessel at relevant births and maintaining the cleanliness of the vessel.
Best bits
Hands on teamwork with a clear career path ahead.
Salary Range
£16,000 - £22,000
Experience needed
An interest of background from a maritime environment..
Qualities
Strong communicator, team player, friendly with a good work ethic.
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2
Responsibilities
To assist the Captain and Mate with the safe operation of the vessel. To undertake a course of study leading to the award of the SQA Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Studies.
Best bits
Learning a trade and gaining a qualification.
Salary Range
£5.90 - £7.83 per hour
Experience needed
An interest or background from a maritime environment.
Qualities
Strong communicator, team player, friendly with a good work ethic.
- Engineering - Engineer
- Engineering - Assistant Engineer
- Engineering - Engineering Assistant
- Engineering - Engineering Apprentice
Responsibilities
Responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of all mechanical systems on board vessels. This includes propulsion and navigation systems as well as life saving and safety systems.
Best bits
Getting to fix things.
Salary Range
£30,000 - £45,000
Experience needed
Previous relevant experience gained through either time served, an apprenticeship or a degree.
Qualities
Practical, problem solving, mathematical, technical flair, clear focus, with a good work ethic, interest in taking things apart and putting them back together, ability to work independently and work in a small team.
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Science GCSE A-C Level 5
Responsibilities
To undertake supervised day to day mechanical maintenance and servicing of vessels
Best bits
Fault finding and repairing
Salary Range
£25,000 - £30,000
Experience needed
Relevant experience working with engines, boats or lorries preferred
Qualities
Practical, problem solving, mathematical, technical flair, clear focus, with a good work ethic
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Science GCSE A-C Level 5
Responsibilities
To assist with servicing and maintenance when required under direction of the Engineering team and completion of essential housekeeping tasks.
Best bits
Helping the team whilst learning a trade.
Salary Range
£16,000 - £21,000
Experience needed
Basic engineering knowledge, preferably with knowledge of diesel engines and vehicle systems.
Qualities
Practical, problem solving, mathematical, technical flair, clear focus, with a good work ethic
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Science GCSE A-C Level 5
Responsibilities
Responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of all mechanical systems on board vessels. This includes propulsion and navigation systems as well as life saving and safety systems.
Best bits
Learning a trade and gaining a qualification.
Salary Range
£5.90 - £7.83 per hour
Experience needed
An interest in an Engineering career in the Maritime sector.
Qualities
Practical, problem solving, mathematical, technical flair, clear focus, with a good work ethic
- Engineering - Electrician
- Engineering - Assistant Electrician
- Engineering - Electrical Assistant
- Engineering - Electrical Apprentice
Responsibilities
Responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of all electrical systems on board vessels. Checking all electrical systems in line with statutory legislation.
Best bits
Getting to fix things.
Salary Range
£30,000 - £50,000
Experience needed
Previous relevant experience gained through either time served, an apprenticeship or a degree.
Qualities
Practical, problem solving, mathematical, technical flair, clear focus, with a good work ethic, interest in taking things apart and putting them back together, ability to work independently and work in a small team.
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Science GCSE A-C Level 5
Responsibilities
To undertake supervised day to day electrical maintenance and servicing of vessels.
Best bits
Fault finding and repairing
Salary Range
£25,000 - £35,000
Experience needed
Relevant work experience of 12V, 24V, 415V 3-phase systems..
Qualities
Methodical, problem solving, mathematical, technical flair, clear focus with a good work ethic.
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Science GCSE A-C Level 5
Responsibilities
To assist with servicing and maintenance where required under direction of the Electrical Engineering team and completion of essential housekeeping tasks.
Best bits
Helping a team whilst learning a trade.
Salary Range
£16,000 - £21,000
Experience needed
Basic engineering knowledge, preferably with knowledge of vehicle electrical systems.
Qualities
Methodical, problem solving, mathematical, technical flair, clear focus with a good work ethic.
Qualifications
English GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / English Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Maths GCSE A-C / Level 5 + / Maths Functional Skills Level 1 / Level 2. Science GCSE A-C Level 5
Responsibilities
To assist the Electrical Engineers in execution of their duties providing technical support for vessels. To undertake a course of study leading to the award of an Engineering qualification.
Best bits
Learning a trade and gaining a qualification.
Salary Range
£5.90 - £7.83 per hour
Experience needed
An interest in Electrical Engineering career in the Maritime sector.
Qualities
Methodical, problem solving, mathematical, technical flair, clear focus, with a good work ethic.
- Hospitality - Hospitality Manager / Bars Manager
- Hospitality - Hospitality Supervisor
- Hospitality - Hospitality Assistant / Bar Staff
- Customer Service - Customer Services Manager
Responsibilities
Responsible for the recruitment, retention, management and development of a team of Supervisors and Bar staff, providing inspirational leadership.
Best bits
Maintaining a large team and making a difference.
Salary Range
£25,000 - £55,000
Experience needed
Previous relevant experience with a background in catering and hospitality, managing a large team over several sites.
Qualities
Sales skills, people person, attention to detail with a great customer focus.
Responsibilities
To ensure the hospitality team have the correct tools to carry out their duties safely, effectively and in compliance with all relevant processes and food safety / alcohol licensing laws.
Best bits
Coaching the team to deliver great customer service.
Salary Range
£20,000 - £25,000
Experience needed
Previous relevant experience within a Customer, Food Service or Retain environment.
Qualities
Sales skills, people person, attention to detail with a great customer focus.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the production and delivery of food / drinks in compliance with the relevant food safety and alcohol licensing laws.
Best bits
Working with customers.
Salary Range
£16,000 - £22,000
Experience needed
A genuine desire and ability to work within the public in a front line, customer focused environment.
Qualities
Sales skills, people person, attention to detail with a great customer focus.
Responsibilities
To measure and monitor the customer service levels across the whole operation and ensure the highest level of customer service is delivered, consistently.
Best bits
Managing a large team and making a difference.
Salary Range
£25,000 - £35,000
Experience needed
Previous customer facing management experience and ability to manage and motivate a diverse and transient team to deliver service excellence.
Qualities
Organised, good communicator, people person with a real customer focus.