Marine Skipper
Lowestoft
Full Time - Permanent - 6am-1:30pm and 1:15pm-8:45pm
Salary DOE
Hales Group are excited to be recruiting for their new client who are developing an innovative, patented outboard motor for the Marine Industry.
The organisation is a small, experienced team of people who are passionate about successfully bringing this technologically leading outboard motor to market. Each team member has a 'hands on' approach and supports each other for the benefit of the programme.
Reporting to the Boat Operations Supervisor you will be operating as skipper in command of the vessels or part of the crew to support our Validation Testing of Diesel Outboard Drive System. In addition, you will be required to carry out necessary activities to ensure the smooth operation of our workshop and testing facility.
Responsibilities:
* To assist with vessel testing as required
* Ensure that everyone is always safe on our vessels and ensure that anyone on board knows and adheres to safety protocols
* Be competent at close quarter manoeuvring and ensure that the vessels are secured when not in use
* Ensure that maritime laws and local regulations are always followed
* All other duties and activities reasonably requested to achieve Company goals
* Travel to other facilities or customers if required
* Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with company Health and Safety Policy, ensuring that any Health and Safety issues are highlighted in the first Instance and operate on a 'zero tolerance' basis
* Previous experience of Small, Medium Enterprise (SME)
* Demonstrated ability to 'roll your sleeves up' and personally get things done as part of a small team
* Ability to read and understand technical manual.
Qualifications:
* Skipper
* Must have relevant experience as a skipper ideally on ribs/tenders of circa 12m
* Powerboat Advanced (essential) - commercially endorsed
* Yachtmaster (preferred) - commercially endorsed
* VHF Short Range
* First Aid
* Crew
* Minimum 1 year experience of crew on ribs/tenders of circa 12m
* Powerboat Level 2
* Skipper & Crew
* Medical ENG/1 or ML5
* Personal Survival Techniques
* Clean driving licence
* Telehandler licence would be an advantage.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to succeed in this role, please send your CV or call our branch on (phone number removed) to find out more!
Why work through Hales Group?
All our Consultants are committed and qualified in what they do and have been operating in Lowestoft for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and try to find the right job solution for you.
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