Coxswain - CMB2780e
Coxswain - CMB2780e
- Job description
- Operating and manoeuvring vessels in various weather conditions and traffic situations.
- Conducting routine maintenance checks and ensuring the seaworthiness of vessels.
- Communicating effectively with port authorities, pilots, and other personnel to coordinate vessel movements.
- Always upholding maritime safety standards and procedures.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
- Closing date: 11/11/2026
- Interview date: TBC
Job Title: Port Coxswain
Salary: £29,541 to £30,515 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Port of Workington
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Join Our Team as a Coxswain at the Port of Workington!
Are you passionate about the sea and skilled in maritime operations? The Port of Workington is seeking a dedicated Coxswain to join our vessel operations and ensure the safety and efficiency of maritime activities.
About Us
The Port of Workington is located at the mouth of the river Derwent on the south side of the entrance to the Solway Firth. The Port of Workington is the largest Port in Cumbria and one of the main hubs in the Northwest of England.
The Role
As a Coxswain, you will be responsible for the safe navigation of vessels within the port, including pilot boat/tug and other marine craft. Your duties will include:
If you're ready to embark on an exciting career journey as a Coxswain at the Port of Workington, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a valuable member of our marine team.
Join us as we navigate towards a brighter future together at the Port of Workington!
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Phillip Scattergood by email at phillip.scattergood@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
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Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Salary range
- £29,541 - £30,515 per year