First Mate

1 day ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom The Island Trust Limited Full time

The Island Trust Limited is seeking a **First Mate** for our sail training vessel Moosk, a gaff yawl, built by W.H.Thomas in Falmouth in 1906. The role primarily involves supporting and assisting the Skipper on youth residential sail training weeks for groups and individuals, to a number of commercial adult RYA courses such as Day Skipper practical and Yachtmaster prep courses.

**Required qualifications**:

- RYA Day Skipper (Theory and Practical).
- ENG1 Medical Certificate.
- Enhanced DBS check (valid after October 2023).
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

**Desired qualifications and attributes**:

- RYA Powerboat Level 2.
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
- Experienced in maintaining traditional vessels (preferred but not essential).
- Experienced in sailing a Gaff rigged vessel (preferred but not essential).
- Able to understand the (sometimes complex) needs of others and to moderate working practices and approaches accordingly.
- Empathic and compassionate.
- A good team player and excellent communicator.

**Principal duties afloat**
- Assisting the Skipper in decision making and planning.
- Assisting the Skipper in delivery of RYA courses.
- Accepting delegated responsibilities both in harbour and on passage.
- Taking over from the Skipper should they become incapacitated.
- To work in accordance with our Safety Management System.
- Preparing for the arrival of charterers.
- Assisting with maintenance.
- Working with the charterers collectively or individually in pursuit of their objectives.

**Location**
We are based in Plymouth, and the vessel will generally be moored at Plymouth Yacht Haven and sail along the south Devon and south Cornwall coast.

**Job Type**: Full-time fixed term contract.

**Contract length**: 7 months from 24 March 2025 to 31 October 2025.

**Shift pattern**: Typically you will be required to work a 3 week on and 1 week off pattern and during your week off you will be required to vacate the vessel.

**Pay**: From £25,000.00 per annum pro rata..

**Application process**:
**Interviews**: To be held online or in person, week commencing 11 November 2024

**Contact**:
For more information about The Island Trust please visit our website

or visit our social media pages.

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, get in touch with Andy Hamilton, Business Support Manager on 01752 823007.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

**Experience**:

- Sailing: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/11/2024
Expected start date: 24/03/2025

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