Passenger Ferry Skipper
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Passenger Ferry Skipper roles across Universal Marine Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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