Cruising for almost 50 years, European Waterways are the owners and operators of a fleet of 11 luxury hotel barges located in France, Holland and Scotland.
These barges are 30 or 39m long and can accommodate 8 or 12 guests maximum, depending on the size of their size. Each boat has a crew of 5 to 6 people including, at least, a pilot, a tour guide, a deckhand, a chef and host.
Guests come onboard for a 6-night all-inclusive cruise. Our goal is to provide them with the best service to ensure they enjoy a truly unique experience.
We are looking for a Pilot for one of our barges running in Scotland on the Caledonian canal.
The main tasks of this role are:
* Navigation and boat safety: With the assistance of their deckhand, the pilot must ensure the safe navigation of the boat, particularly during various maneuvers.
* Exterior cleaning and maintenance of the entire boat: The pilot must ensure that the boat is clean and presentable at all times.
* Maintenance of all exterior-related aspects of the boat.
* Participation in the crew's life
This list of tasks represents the main duties assigned to this position. However, this list is not exhaustive, and other tasks may be assigned to you based on client requests.
Profile sought:
You have prior experience in the inland navigation sector.
You are dynamic, autonomous, organized.
You have a first experience in the hospitality industry.
You possess :
* Driver's license
* Boat Masters license
You are available for short-term replacements or long-term commitments for a full season.
Seasonal fixed-term contract with salary based on experience.
Our crew members are provided with meals and accommodation on board our boats during the season.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: From £2,500.00 per month
Experience:
* Boating: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Boat Masters licence (required)
Work Location: In person