Job Description

As a CTV Trainee Deckhand you will safely transfer wind turbine technicians, and other passengers, to offshore windfarms as well as undertake cargo operations. You will maintain lookout with the Master and ensure the good maintenance and housekeeping of the vessel alongside the following duties:

  • Complete periodical inspections and maintenance of the vessel in accordance with maintenance procedures
  • Promote a positive safety culture on board the vessel and be familiar with all safety equipment, requirements, instructions and facilities on board
  • Deliver a professional service from start to finish when transferring technicians
  • Assist in the on-board administration and recordkeeping
  • Undertake onboard training as required and participate in emergency drills
  • Assist engineers with vessel maintenance as and when required
  • Undertake instruction from the Master
  • Undertake instructions from the shoreside management team
What skills and experience do I need?
ESSENTIAL
Experience

No previous CTV experience required but a genuine interest in and knowledge of the industry is needed

Certificates / documents
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Passport – must be valid for travel to the UK and EU
  • STCW basic safety training certificates (not older than 4 years):
    • Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting STCW A-VI/1-2
    • Elementary First Aid STCW A-VI/1-3
    • Personal Survival Techniques STCW A-VI/1-1
    • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities STCW A-VI/1-4
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1) booked (and must be completed before promotion to deckhand is available)
  • ENG1 Seafarer medical – Fit for lookout duties must be ticked Yes
Skills and Behaviours
  • Work proactively in a small team
  • Communicate effectively
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Use own initiative
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Execute safe working practices and environmental protection
  • Maintain good housekeeping (clean, tidy and organised)
Technical skills
  • Willingness to develop seafaring technical skills which include topics such as ropework, mooring, bunkering, watchkeeping and vessel planned maintenance.
  • Willingness to learn and develop engineering skills
  • Willingness to develop your skills in managing passengers.
Misc
  • Able and willing to work from any site in UK and Europe
DESIRABLE
Experience
  • Small boat experience
  • Customer facing experience
Certificates / documents
  • Any RYA certification
  • VHF Short Range Radio
  • Current UK driving license
Offer
  • Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of the offshore industry
  • Hours: Option of 14 days/nights on / 7 days off OR 14 days/nights on / 14 days off
  • Location: any of our ports in the UK and EU
  • Sick pay insurance scheme
  • Enhanced overtime and additional payments
  • Finder fee for successful new crew member introductions
  • Good idea and thank you schemes
  • Branded uniform
  • Enhanced rates of pay for length of service
  • Onshore accommodation and travel to and from sites (in line with relevant policies)
  • Comprehensive training programme
  • Opportunities for the right candidate to progress with company support
How can I apply?

Please e-mail the following documents to info@ctvcrewing.com:

  • Current CV (detailing previous work experience and relevant skills, certificates and experience)
  • At least two employment references (with contact details email address and relationship)
  • Valid certificates as per the above list – scanned documents in JPEG/PDF format
  • Valid passport – scanned copy in JPEG/PDF format
  • Driving Licence (if applicable) – scanned copy JPEG/PDF format
  • Any other certificates that may be relevant for the position – scanned copies in JPEG/PDF format

Please note, due to the volume of applications only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, those who do not supply the required information detailed above will not be processed.