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Workboat Skipper

Negotiable depending on experience

Southampton

Full time

Posted: 12 Feb

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 one of our Multicats based in Southampton.

About Us:

Williams Shipping is a family run, diverse marine & logistics business, operating for over 125 years. 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:

  • As master on board one of our Multicats

Experience

  • Multicat work including anchor handling and deck crane work
  • Towage experience, coastal towing and barge handling

Minimum qualification:

  • A commercially endorsed Yacht Master Coastal which will include completion of the STCW short courses
  • Preferred STCW 200Gt Master Coded Vessels or higher

Benefits:

  • Salary, Leave and hours all negotiable
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Company events
  • Free Parking

To apply:

Please send your CV to: Victoria Williams on [email protected]

Application

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      Philip Kingston,
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