Seacoast Safaris is an established boat tour operator based in Beaumaris, Anglesey. We pride ourselves in delivering amazing wildlife filled boat tours from a friendly and knowledgeable team.
The role
We are looking for a skipper to join the team on an annualised hours contract, working five to six days per week during the summer and three to four days per week in the low season.
Essential skills and qualifications
Minimum commercially endorsed Advanced Power boat or equivalent
Experience operating boats commercially.
Friendly and engaging nature and a team player.
Interest in wildlife, the environment and sustainability.
The ability and willingness to delivery an informative commentary, both face to face or over a PA system.
Mechanical maintenance experience (preferably on marine diesel engines).
Desired skills and qualifications
Boat Masters Licence, if you don’t currently hold a BML it is essential that you have the experience and are prepared work towards it.
LKE for Menai Strait.
Maintenance and repairs experience on GRP vessels.
RYA instructor qualifications
Working arrangements
You will be expected to work flexibly around the needs of the business. Your contract will be based on annualised hours which means you will be expected to work longer weeks and longer hours during the main season, with the busiest weeks being during school holidays particularly over the May half term and six weeks summer holidays. You will be expected to take the majority of your annual leave during the closed season (November to March) when you will also be require to work fewer days and shorter hours.
The position is 4/5 full time contract.
Full time annual leave entitlement of 30 days pro rata to 24 days
Full time salary for BML skipper £35,000 pro rata to £28,000 per annum or for a commercially endorsement for up to 12 passengers the full-time salary is £31,000 pro rata to £24,800.
Example of working arrangements
3 days per week during November, December, January and February.
4 days per week during March and October
5 days per week during April and September
5 to 6 days per week during May, June July and August
You will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays, start and finish times will vary based on business needs and customer demand. The position is available with immediate start.
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
