Captain
2 months ago
Bermondsey, Greater London, United Kingdom
City Cruises UK
Full time
Job Title: CaptainWe 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.
- 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
- 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.