Nearshore Vessel Skipper

Make your mark as a Nearshore Vessel Skipper at Gardline! 

We are looking for a Nearshore Vessel Skipper to join the team to support with the command of crew/passengers/client’s aboard vessel. We are looking for candidates with at least two year’s experience working on small tonnage vessels in the offshore industry supporting windfarms. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work on your own and as part of a small team. The working rotation for this role is three weeks on/off.

Your Responsibilities:

Your Qualities:

You can make your mark as a Nearshore Vessel Skipper if you have:

• 2 years of experience in small boat handing / windfarm work
• Minimum requirements in – Yacht master 200t CoC, GMDSS short range VHF, MCA radar, MCA Stability.
• Although not mandatory candidates holding a Master 200grt MCA CoC, GOC GMDSS, STCW95 Medical first Aid, Approved engine course part 1 (AEC) would be looked on favourably
• You will be required to hold a STCW95 (Basic Safety Training) and ENG1 Medical
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to converse both verbally and written with ship staff
• Able to complete tasks to meet strict deadline and to keep calm under pressure and remain focused and displaying a proactive approach
• Right to work in the UK required

What you can expect

• A range of benefits: In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual leave entitlement 22 days, increasing incrementally in line with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme*, access to private healthcare through Bupa* as well as cycle to work* and eye test schemes! *
• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore. Being part of Gardline and the Boskalis Group provides access to a vast range of opportunities across the globe!
• A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!

Extra information

• Right to work in the UK required
• A full drivers’ license is necessary
• The successful candidate will be required to pass an ENG 1 medical and STCW95 survival course (if not already obtained)
• Fulltime job: The position of Nearshore Vessel Skipper is a fulltime role
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.