If You Can Work the Deck and Handle the Helm - Fawley Is Hiring.
Svitzer is looking for a Deckhand / Launch Coxswain to join our Fawley operation, working in one of the UK’s largest and most strategically important oil terminals and supporting critical towage and launch operations.
This is not a passive role. Working at Fawley demands reliability, awareness, adaptability, and pride in doing the job properly. You’ll live onboard (or on the barge) during your working period, take responsibility for the vessel, and be part of a small crew where standards, safety, and teamwork matter.
If you’re comfortable working on powerful vessels, handling small craft, and contributing wherever needed—not just sticking to one task—this could be the right role for you.
This Is What the Job Really Looks Like
Working as part of a close-knit crew in busy, high-pressure environments
Supporting the Master and officers to ensure safe, efficient operations
Taking ownership of deck operations, safety routines and vessel standards
Carrying out planned maintenance and keeping the vessel clean, safe and ready
Getting involved in both deck and engine-room tasks when required
Committing to ongoing training and professional development
If you take pride in your vessel, your crew, and your work, you’ll fit in well here.
Why Svitzer?
Because work in Fawley deserves to be done properly.
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation – clear structure and real time off
Living onboard or on the barge during your working rotation – no daily commuting
Modern vessels, strong safety culture, and high operational standards
A global company with local teams that look after their people
Training, development and long-term career opportunities
We don’t promise an easy job. We promise a worthwhile one.
What You Get
Competitive salary of £39,522.18 per annum
Permanent, time for time contract
Pension scheme - contributions start at 4%, with Svitzer contributing 6%
Life Cover (4x basic salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
What You Bring
- Able Seaman Certification or Efficient Deckhand Certification with a Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
- Valid ENG1 medical and STCW Basic Safety Training (minimum six months’ validity on all certificates)
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 (desirable)
- Harbour or terminal towage experience preferred, but not essential
- Small boat handling experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- The legal right to live and work in the UK
- A strong work ethic, good communication skills, and a professional attitude
- Willing to work captive in the Fawley operation during your two-week rotation
Ready to Get Started?
If you want hands-on maritime work in a safety-critical environment, where standards matter and effort is recognised, Svitzer in Fawley could be the next step in your career.
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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