Marine Skipper

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 self-starter 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:

· Must have relevant experience as a skipper

· Yachtmaster (minimum) – commercially endorsed.

· Medical ENG/1 or ML5

· Personal Survival Techniques

· VHF Short Range

· First Aid

· Clean driving licence

· Telehandler licence would be an advantage

Other

· Location of Lowestoft

· Operating a 2-shift system of 0600-1315 and 1300-2015. Candidate needs to be flexible to maintain and manage testing requirements.

· 5-day week with option for working at weekends on an as and when basis

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lowestoft, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person