Job Description - Mate

JOB SUMMARY

This role works in close collaboration with the Masters to ensure the safety and great customer
experience of our passengers.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • In charge of overseeing the daily management of Deck & Cabin crews aboard, under the direction of the Master
  • Operating Thames Clipper vessels in alignment with our service delivery requirements, with a primary emphasis on maintaining customer satisfaction & vessel housekeeping
  • Ensure ticket inspections are conducted at boarding locations, prior to embarkation, placing a significant emphasis on revenue protection. 
  • Interacting with Thames Clipper's passengers, delivering an exceptional customer service experience at all times.
  • Providing lookout duties alongside the Master
  • Support the Master with CCTV & VHF radio system operations on board
  • Manage the mooring of Thames Clipper vessels and the safe embarkation/disembarkation of passengers;
  • Undertaking checks of the vessel's equipment and various safety responsibilities in accordance with our Safety Management System
  • Assisting the Master in the safe operation of the vessel

LOCATION AND TRAVEL 
You’ll be based on our boats, which are moored at Trinity Buoy Wharf, Poplar, London E14 0JY, a
short walk from Canning Town tube or a hop across the river in our staff boat, from North Greenwich.
tube.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Vessel Mooring/Deck Experience
  • Bridge watchkeeping/ lookout duties.
  • STCW First Aid
  • STCW Sea Survival
  • STCW Fire Fighting
  • VHF or equivalent GMDSS Qualification

Desirable

  • Passenger vessel experience
  • Experience working on the River Thames and/or inland waterways
  • Knowledge of the International Safety Management Code (ISM) & International code for High Speed Craft (HSCC)
  • MCA or equivalent COC/OOW/BML or RYA Qualification

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Team Player
  • Communication
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible
  • Proactive
  • Motivated


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The fastest and most frequent fleet on the River Thames; providing River Boat Services & Thames River Cruises for both London commuters and visitors.

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