Marine Pilot - Trainee Pilotage Operations · London River House, DA12 2BG in City of London

Marine Pilot – Trainee

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Desirable Skills

• 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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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

Marine Pilot – Trainee starting salary – £70,471 (7-month training period). Salary will increase with pilot progression. Pilot Class IV – £88,712 up to Pilot Class I – £125,360.

Our Interview Process

1. Submit application – Candidates must supply a CV with a covering letter and provide answers to screening questions.
2. Interview & simulator test – If your application is successful, you will be invited to a face‑to‑face interview at our headquarters in Gravesend, Kent. This will include a 1-hour interview of competency‑based questions and a 1-hour ship simulator assessment.
3. Interview outcome – Within two weeks of your interview, you will receive an outcome. If you have been successful, it is at this point you will receive a conditional job offer and we will conduct our pre‑employment checks.

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.