Waste Barge Coxswain
Location: Tees Port
Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off (0700–1900)
At Svitzer, we keep global trade moving.
As a leading global towage and marine services provider, we bring almost 200 years of maritime expertise to ports and terminals worldwide. Operating in over 140 ports across more than 35 countries, with a fleet of 450+ vessels and over 4,000 colleagues, we are proud to support thousands of customers every day.
We are now looking for a Waste Barge Coxswain to join our team supporting operations in Tees Port and Hartlepool.
The Role
As Waste Barge Coxswain, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and professional operation of the waste barge, ensuring full compliance with operational contracts across multiple terminals within the Tees Port and Hartlepool area, or other designated locations.
You will take ownership of vessel operations, ensuring adherence to all relevant legislation, terminal requirements, company policies and local operating procedures.
Working a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (0700–1900), you will support a continuous 365-day service, including weekends and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operating the waste barge in a seamanlike manner
Managing day-to-day vessel operations and ensuring regulatory compliance
Overseeing loading and discharge of ship-generated waste
Ensuring compliance with all legislative, terminal and company procedures
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental performance
Completing planned maintenance and reporting defects as required
Leading and supporting crew to ensure safe and efficient operations
Maintaining accurate operational and compliance records
What We Offer
At Svitzer, you’ll join a global maritime organisation with strong local roots.
We offer:
Salary of £34,044.57 per annum
Up to 20% bonus, based on performance and key performance indicators
Structured rotation supporting work/life balance
Opportunity to take ownership of vessel operations
A strong safety culture and industry-leading equipment
Ongoing training and development
Career progression within the world’s leading towage provider
About You
You will be a safety-focused, motivated and experienced mariner with the ability to operate independently while maintaining high professional standards.
Essential Requirements
RYA/MCA Advanced Powerboat or Yachtmaster Coastal (Commercially Endorsed) (minimum)
Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate
Full STCW Basic Safety certification (minimum six months remaining)
Previous experience operating workboats or similar vessels
Living within commutable distance of Tees Port
Full UK driving licence
Right to live and work in the UK
Good communication and IT skills
Desirable
Forklift licence
HIAB certification
If you’re looking to take the next step in your maritime career with a global leader that values safety, professionalism and teamwork, we would like to hear from you.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
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