Pilot boat skipper
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Position Overview & Specifications
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 skipper 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:
· Skipper for Nelson 48/50 pilot Boat
· You will be operating our pilot launch from Portsmouth and will be involved in the safe transfer of pilots to/from ships in the Solent and Portsmouth approaches.
· Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the vessel and management of deckhand.
Experience
· Previous pilot boat experience
Minimum qualification:
- A commercially endorsed Yacht Master which will include completion of the STCW short courses
- STCW short courses (not older than 5 years)
- Valid ENG1
- Excellent boat handling skills, 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 Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portsmouth, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Pilot boat skipper roles across Williams Shipping Group 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 £35,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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