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Marine Pilot - job post

Shoreham Port
90-100, Albion Street, Brighton BN42 4ED
£72,000 - £76,981 a year - Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • £72,000 - £76,981 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

90-100, Albion Street, Brighton BN42 4ED

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Full job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Shoreham Port for a full-time Marine Pilot.

Do you like working as a part of a small team, but also enjoy working alone? Are you able to follow procedures whilst also using your judgement to make effective decisions? Are you able to act with authority when required? If this role ticks your boxes, please let us know today.

To apply, a minimum requirement of Class 2/II Chief Officer Certificate of Competency (equivalent) and valid ENG 1 Medical Certificate is essential.

About Shoreham Port

Shoreham Port operates 24/7 365 days of the year within a fascinating and complex marine environment, where no two days are the same! Our Port is ideally situated on the south coast of England to offer support to vessels, owners, agents and crews using one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Our Marine team offer a range of maritime services to merchant and fishing vessels, as well as bed levelling, towage support and diving services. The role of Marine Pilot is to safely navigate and operate various types of vessels visiting the Port.

Key Skills

  • Class II/2 Certificate of Competency (or above).
  • Knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code.
  • Sound judgement and effective decision making.
  • Understanding of a Local Port Service.
  • Ability to act with authority when required.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Previous ship handling experience desirable, but not essential.

Key Tasks

  • Carry out acts of pilotage.
  • Oversee safety of navigation.
  • Schedule commercial ship movements.
  • Attend to the heart of Marine operations - Shoreham Harbour Radio.
  • Conducting incident investigations.

How we value our colleagues

  • Salary - £72,000 - £76,981 based on experience.
  • Generous pension contribution.
  • 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays is incorporated into the established self-administered roster.
  • Wellbeing benefits including access to a Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Plan, Mental Health First Aiders and Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Training will be arranged to support development needs.

Please Note: Applicants should be aware the Port operates under its impairment policy, which includes a zero-tolerance for drugs and alcohol, with a random programme of testing operated throughout.

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is Friday 7th August 2026.

Application Method:

To apply, please complete an application form that can be found on our website here:

https://www.shoreham-port.co.uk/about-us/careers/vacancies/job/marine-pilot-1/?no_cache=1

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £72,000.00-£76,981.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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