Marine Pilot - Trainee
Find out more information relating to our ‘Marine Pilot – Trainee’ role and training plan.
Minimum Requirements
* Be eligible to work in the UK – Find out more about eligibility
* Hold a STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited Certificate of Competency, or have achieved this by the time of training commencement if successful (Evidence of Notice of Eligibility will be required)
* Hold an unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate (or equivalent)
* Hold a full current driving license
* Be an excellent communicator and fluent in English, in particular when using VHF
* Have good spatial awareness
* Be decisive and able to act confidently
* Be a team player with good I.T. skills
* You must live within one hour travelling time to our Gravesend headquarters
Desirable Skills
* Experience of tug operations (berthing & unberthing)
* Experience of working aboard a variety of commercial vessels
* Knowledge of the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code
* Local knowledge of the river Thames
One or more of these skills would be highly desirable, however training will be provided for the right candidate.
Key Accountabilities
* Providing clear navigational advice and information on regulatory requirements to vessel masters
* Supporting vessel masters in their communication with personnel and other vessels
* Conduct of navigation and bridge management duties
* Recording and submitting passage plans
* Coordinating tug activity
* Upholding the reputation of the Port of London Authority in the delivery of safe operations and excellent customer service
Salary
Marine Pilot - Trainee starting salary – £70,471 (7-month training period). Salary will increase with pilot progression. Pilot Class IV – £88,712 up to Pilot Class I – £125,360.
Our Interview Process
1. Submit application – Candidates must supply a CV with a covering letter and provide answers to screening questions.
2. Interview & simulator test – If your application is successful, you will be invited to a face‑to‑face interview at our headquarters in Gravesend, Kent. This will include a 1-hour interview of competency‑based questions and a 1-hour ship simulator assessment.
3. Interview outcome – Within two weeks of your interview, you will receive an outcome. If you have been successful, it is at this point you will receive a conditional job offer and we will conduct our pre‑employment checks.
The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.
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