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Summary

Employer:

Wightlink


Specialism:

Ferries


Location:

UK


Posted:

3 weeks ago


Closing date:

09 March 2025

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Job Title: Chief Officer
Location: Portsmouth - Fishbourne
Department: Fleet Operations


Our Fleet Operations Team are looking for experienced Chief Officers to join our award winning team on our Portsmouth to Fishbourne route.
These roles are fixed term contracts of up to 9 months to cover our summer period commencing February 2025.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Maintain smooth running of the vessel throughout the watch, ensuring the ship is operated in a safe and efficient manner
  • Ensure provisions of the Safety Management System [SMS] are complied with
  • Conduct regular inspections to ensure standards are achieved at the highest level
  • Ensure that Deck Patrols of the ship are carried out in the required manner
  • Overseeing the Deck Crew; assisting in berthing operations

What we’re looking for:

  • Chief Mate Unlimited ticket
  • Valid ENG1
  • Demonstrable leadership skills
  • Proficiency in personal survival techniques
  • Proficiency in survival craft & rescue boats
  • Proficiency in fire prevention and fire fighting
  • Proficiency in advanced fire fighting
  • Prior experience on Passenger ships would be preferable but not essential, excellent customer service skills are necessary


To apply, please email a copy of your CV to sophiecripps@wightlink.co.uk

Who we are

We are Wightlink. We are Captains, Baristas, Accountants, Engineers, Cleaners, Port Operators Technicians and many more

We’ve been carrying people across the Solent for over 160 years and things have changed a lot in that time. Bigger ferries, more passengers, quicker crossing times - but some things remain the same; not least our dedication to providing the best service possible and our passion for the Isle of Wight.

Our mission is to be the easiest way to cross the Solent with outstanding customer service and we’re always looking for outstanding people who can help us deliver on it. We’re an equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Safety is at the
heart of everything we do, and we’re backed by some of the world’s leading investors.

We take our commitment to the environment seriously and you can play a part in helping us achieve our goals. We already operate England’s first hybrid energy ship, Victoria of Wight, and have implemented a wide range of initiatives to protect the sea, land and air that surround us. With big plans for the future, it’s a great time to join us – we’ve pledged to
further reduce our carbon emissions significantly over the next decade.

We’re often asked why it’s so great to work at Wightlink. Perhaps it’s because we offer:

  • A competitive salary
  • 33 days pro-rata annual leave
  • Clear and supported career progression
  • A generous pension scheme
  • Concessionary ferry travel for you and your family
  • Discount on food & drink as well as exclusive discounts at a range of Island and Mainland businesses
  • Free parking
  • A chance to make a difference to the communities that depend on our lifeline service

Apply for this job

Our Fleet Operations Team are looking for experienced Chief Officers to join our award winning team on our Portsmouth to Fishbourne route

Apply now

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