Fishing & Operations Administrator - Exeter, United Kingdom - Waterdance Limited

Description

Waterdance Limited are looking to appoint a Fleet & Operations Administrator to join our growing team based in Exeter. Waterdance is a family-owned fishing company and is part of the Greendale Group. We have 23 boats based in Devon and Cornwall including beam trawlers, netters and potters. We are a leading UK fishing business delivering top-quality seafood whilst achieving the highest environmental and crew welfare standards.

This role will play a pivotal supporting function to the Waterdance central management team.

This is a varied role, including planned and reactive work in areas including logistics, fleet management, safety and environmental compliance and crewing.

The role suits a pro-active individual with a balance of practical skills and the ability to work with IT and regulatory systems.

Key Characteristics

• Flexible to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to use software systems
• Undertake independent travel to port locations at short notice and work some hours outside of standard office times
• Confident to work with fishermen including clear communications
• A teamoriented person

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and maintain the fleet safety management system.
• Supporting full compliance of onboard vessel records including personnel and health and safety records
• Involvement with the logístical arrangements for fishing vessels, such as ordering bait, transport and sourcing parts
• Supporting Head of Fleet Operations and Commercial Director with all matters that relate to compliance for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Marine Management Organisation
• Support for Head of Fleet Operations in vessel maintenance planning, including sourcing quotes
• Coordinate and administer the fishing apprenticeship scheme for Waterdance Ltd
• Coordinate the recruitment for all UK and international fishing crew
• Analysis of fishing data to provide information to directors
• Undertake projects such as contributing to building new vessels and business improvements
• Operate and maintain the fleet safety management system

This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:

SOWD
Expected start date: 28/09/2024