Skipper - Lowestoft, United Kingdom - Caudwell Marine

Caudwell Marine

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Lowestoft, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Summary:

Caudwell Marine is a start-up engineering company, financially backed by John Caudwell, developing an innovative, patented outboard motor and Vessel Control System for launch in 2023.

The Caudwell Marine organisation is a small but growing, 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 Caudwell Marines Diesel Outboard Drive System.

In addition, you will be required to carry out necessary activities to ensure the smooth operation of our workshop and Alicat 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 Caudwell Marines 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 manuals

Personal Attributes:

Must be Dependable, Positive, Flexible and Effective in the workplace
Must demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset that can be applied to the Product, Working Practices and Facility
Must be a proven selfstarter who welcomes a challenge
Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as required
Team player, comfortable with supporting, and accepting support from, colleagues
High energy to drive results with enthusiasm and pace
Determination to achieve the best possible business results.

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

Skipper

& Crew

Medical ENG/1 or ML
Personal Survival Techniques
Clean driving licence
Telehandler licence would be an advantage.

Other

Location of Lowestoft
5day week with option for working at weekends on an as and when basis

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Freelance

Salary:
£28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits: