Captain

2 months ago


Bermondsey, Greater London, United Kingdom City Cruises UK Full time
Job Title: Captain

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Captain to join our team at City Cruises UK. As a Captain, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe navigation of our vessels along the River Thames, providing an exceptional experience for our passengers, and leading a team of crew members.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the vessel meets Company standards in terms of safety, adhering to SMS regulations and maintaining all necessary documentation.
  • Facilitate onboard safety training for all crew members and conduct daily vessel log checks in conjunction with SMS procedures.
  • Provide a vessel safety announcement after leaving each pier and conduct a safety crew briefing every morning.
  • Account for and safely embark and disembark passengers from recognized locations along the River Thames.
  • Check the vessel's fuel level and ensure an adequate supply of fresh clear running water onboard for passengers.
  • Ensure the vessel is clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times, complying with Company SMS and London Port Health regulations.
  • Provide passengers with a commentary through the City Cruises' sightseeing journey and give them a magical experience along the River Thames.
  • Manage all crew on your vessel are well-presented and groomed in Company uniform at all times when representing City Cruises' and serving to the public.
  • Be an Ambassador for our RESPECT Service System & Values.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Tier 1 & 2 Boat Masters license
  • Local knowledge endorsement
  • Passenger Vessel Certificate
  • Large Passenger Vessel endorsement license (only applicable to LPV Captains)
  • Experience operating as Captain of large passenger vessels
  • Knowledge of vessel maintenance and vessel engineering
Desirable:
  • Full understanding of Health & Safety afloat and ashore and implementation of Safety Management System, preferably to ISM standard
  • Knowledge and understanding of managing rota's
  • Experience working within the hospitality industry
  • Experience of managing a team and developing their careers

If you are a motivated and experienced Captain looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV for consideration.