Jobs

Join the Crew

Each year we have a number of seasonal positions for friendly crew, stewards and skippers to work on our fleet of boats. Vacancies will be listed below if we are looking for anyone particular, but we are always interested in hearing from people who have the right skills, experience and attitude. If you interested in working with us please send your CV to enquiries@chesterboat.co.uk and tell us a little about yourself.

Qualified or Trainee Skipper

We are seeking either a qualified skipper (MCA Boatmasters’ Licence) to join our team, or a trainee skipper who could begin as a crewmember with a view to gaining their Boatmasters’ Licence.

The job of a trainee skipper would involve:

• – Working as crew on our sightseeing and party cruises (handling ropes, cleaning, selling tickets, bar work, and customer service).
• – Shadowing our full-time skippers to learn boat handling, health & safety procedures, engine checks, and basic boat maintenance.
• – Helping out with painting and maintenance during our winter closure in January.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, friendly, and can work well in a team at a busy tourist attraction. Boating experience or mechanical knowledge would be an advantage, but we can provide all the training for the right person.

To train as a skipper, you would need to be either aged 21+ or turning 21 this year.

Due to the nature of the business, you would need to be able to work on weekends and bank holidays. Normal working hours are between 9AM (8AM on a Thursday) and 5PM in winter/6PM in summer, but with some finishes as late as 11PM.

Pay would depend on experience. Part-time or full-time available.

To apply or for more information, please email enquiries@chesterboat.co.uk.