Harbour Team Apprentice

Chichester Harbour Conservancy is a friendly and welcoming organisation who has an opportunity for a small commercial vessel crewmember apprentice to join the Harbour Team.

The harbour team maintain and operate a range of harbour vessels ranging from dories and patrol RIBs through to a dedicated mooring maintenance barge. The team undertake patrols of the harbour to ensure that byelaws are upheld and to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for harbour users. The team also lay, service and maintain approximately 1000 moorings and navigation aids around the harbour.

As part of a small team, you will gain skills and experience across all aspects of the harbour team roles including:

Navigation and vessel handling skills to enable you to competently skipper the range of conservancy vessels Towing operations and working as a barge crew member for the laying and servicing of moorings Cargo handling – including slinging loads, crane operations and securing cargo onboard a workboat Harbour patrol and enforcement duties Monitoring VHF radio, responding to calls for help, assisting vessels and the general public Assisting with the maintenance, repair, and improvement of Conservancy vessels, moorings and infrastructure Physical duties including frequent manual handling, climbing ladders, working at height and assisting with activities on and around the water

Due to the enforcement aspects of the role, candidates will need to be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Training:

The apprenticeship will involve periods of block release to a college based on the Isle of Wight for MCA and RYA training courses. Travel and accommodation will be provided for these courses.

Because of the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Associated Order. Applications of this post are not, therefore, entitled to withhold details of any criminal conviction which, for other purposes, might be considered “spent”.

This role will have unusual working patterns, late nights, early mornings and weekends.

Due to location and working times, your own transport is required, and the business is situated on a cycle route. 

Training Outcome:

The apprenticeship will provide the successful candidate with a range of skills and qualifications, which will provide good opportunities for future employment. Whilst there is no guarantee of a permanent position on completion, Chichester Harbour Conservancy may offer the prospect of long-term employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:

Chichester Harbour Conservancy is a friendly and welcoming organisation who have an opportunity for a small commercial vessel crewmember apprentice to join the Harbour Team.

The harbour team maintain and operate a range of harbour vessels ranging from dories and patrol RIBs through to a dedicated mooring maintenance barge. The team undertake patrols of the harbour to ensure that byelaws are upheld and to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for harbour users. The team also lay, service and maintain approximately 1000 moorings and navigation aids around the harbour.  

Working Hours :
37hrs per week to include some weekend and bank holiday working during the summer season (Easter - end October). Days and times to be confirmed. The apprentice will be entitled to 23 days' paid leave/ year in addition to statutory bank holidays.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Interpersonal skills,Highly motivated,'Can do' attitude