Marine Pilot

Marine Pilot

Find out more information relating to our ‘Marine Pilot – Trainee’ role and training plan

• Be eligible to work in the UK – Find out more about eligibility

• Hold a STCW II/2 Masters Unlimited Certificate of Competency, or have achieved this by the time of training commencement if successful (Evidence of Notice of Eligibility will be required)

• Hold an unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate (or equivalent)

• Hold a full current driving license

• Be an excellent communicator and fluent in English, in particular when using VHF

• Have good spatial awareness

• Be decisive and able to act confidently

• Be a team player with good I.T. skills

• You must live within one hour travelling time to our Gravesend headquarters

• Experience of tug operations (berthing & unberthing)

• Experience of working aboard a variety of commercial vessels

• Knowledge of the Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code

• Local knowledge of the river Thames

One or more of these skills would be highly desirable, however training will be provided for the right candidate.

• Providing clear navigational advice and information on regulatory requirements to vessel masters

• Supporting vessel masters in their communication with personnel and other vessels

• Conduct of navigation and bridge management duties

• Recording and submitting passage plans

• Coordinating tug activity

• Upholding the reputation of the Port of London Authority in the delivery of safe operations and excellent customer service

Salary will increase with pilot progression.

Pilot Class IV - £ 92,269 up to Pilot Class I – £130,387

The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.