Port of London Authority
General Purpose Deckhand
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General Purpose Deckhand
Department: Marine Services
Reporting to: Marine Manager Afloat
Grade: 10
Salary: £32,443 per annum (plus 10% operational allowance)
Base: Denton Wharf, Gravesend
Who We Are
We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.
We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.
The Role
The Marine Services department is seeking positive and flexible individuals to work on a range of vessels to support operations. Duties that are carried out by the department include overhauling moorings, oil spill response, salvage and diving, debris and obstruction removal, general deckhand tasks, craft maintenance and cleaning as well as working ashore at our main operational base at Denton, Gravesend.
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What We Are Looking For
- Relevant marine and/or river experience is desirable and ideally candidates will already possess or be working towards an RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yacht Master or MCA Boatmaster Licence.
- Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills as you will be required to deal with members of the public.
- You will hold a current full driving licence and be physically fit.
- Training appropriate to the deckhand role will be provided.
Our Behaviours
You Naturally Demonstrate Our Values
- One Team – acting with integrity, delivering on commitments, and upholding safety and standards.
- Do the Right Thing – collaborating, valuing others’ expertise, and supporting colleagues.
- Always Improving – bringing fresh thinking, learning from mistakes and driving continuous improvement.
Benefits Package
- 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
- Generous pension
- Onsite parking with electric charging
- Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)
- Access to MyGymDiscounts
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For further information, or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Michael Russell, Marine Manager Afloat, on 07711640082.
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.
A thriving tidal Thames and home to the UK’s number one port.
We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.
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