Caudwell Marine Ltd

Skipper - Contract

Lowestoft · On-site


Caudwell Marine is an innovative start-up engineering company, financially backed by John Caudwell, entrepreneur, business leader and philanthropist. We are developing a revolutionary patented outboard motor and Vessel Control System for launch in 2025.

As a growing and dynamic team, we are passionate about bringing this cutting-edge technology to market. At Caudwell Marine, every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our product. With a collaborative and hands-on approach, we foster an environment of mutual support, where each person’s expertise drives the success of our ambitious plan.

Reporting to the Boat Operations Supervisor you will be operating as a Skipper in command of the vessels to support our Validation Testing of Caudwell Marines Diesel Outboard Drive System. In addition, you will be required to carry out necessary activities to ensure the smooth operation of our workshop and Alicat testing facility.

Responsibilities:

To assist with vessel testing as required

Ensure that everyone is always safe on our vessels and ensure that anyone on board knows and adheres to safety protocols

Be competent at close quarter manoeuvring and ensure that the vessels are secured when not in use

Ensure that maritime laws and local regulations are always followed

All other duties and activities reasonably requested to achieve Company goals

Travel to other facilities or customers if required

Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Caudwell Marines Health and Safety Policy, ensuring that any Health and Safety issues are highlighted in the first Instance and operate on a ‘zero tolerance’ basis

Previous experience of Small, Medium Enterprise (SME)

Demonstrated ability to ‘roll your sleeves up’ and personally get things done as part of a small team

Ability to read and understand technical manuals

 Personal Attributes:

Must be Dependable, Positive, Flexible and Effective in the workplace

Must demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset that can be applied to the Product, Working Practices and Facility

Must be a proven self-starter who welcomes a challenge

Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as required

Team player, comfortable with supporting, and accepting support from, colleagues

High energy to drive results with enthusiasm and pace

Determination to achieve the best possible business results.

 Qualifications:

Skipper

Must have relevant experience as a skipper ideally on ribs/tenders of circa 12m

Powerboat Advanced (essential) – commercially endorsed

Yachtmaster (preferred) – commercially endorsed

VHF Short Range

First Aid

Clean driving licence and own transport 

Medical ENG/1 or ML5

Personal Survival Techniques

Telehandler licence would be an advantage.

Clean driving licence and own transport 

 Additional Details:

Location: Lowestoft

Job type: Contract

Operating a 2-shift system of AM Shift: 06:00-13:30 and PM Shift: 13:45 – 20:45 or 13:45 – 23:30 (flexibility will be required)

Candidate needs to be flexible to maintain and manage testing requirements.

5-day working week, with flexibility to work weekends on an as-needed basis

Disclaimer:

Caudwell Marine operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies, which is currently not under review. Agencies not on our PSL are kindly requested to refrain from submitting speculative CVs or contacting our hiring managers or employees directly regarding recruitment matters.

Please note that any CVs submitted by non-PSL agencies, whether speculative or otherwise, will be treated as unsolicited.

About This Job


Employer

Caudwell Marine Ltd

Job Title

Skipper - Contract

Type

Contract

Location

Lowestoft · On-site

Salary

Negotiable

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