As the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar we deliver reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation such as lighthouses, lightvessels, buoys and radio navigation, ensuring thousands of mariners navigate their way safely around the UK’s busiest waters. Proud of our reputation afforded to us by many centuries of dedication to the nation’s maritime infrastructure, we are a forward-thinking organisation and it is our ability to meet new demands and the changing requirements of the modern mariner that keeps us relevant and effective.

This is a unique role within an equally unique organisation. As part of a team, you’ll work on one of our vessels, responsible for ship board maintenance, service operations and assisting with maintaining working stores levels. You can look forward to plenty of variety, so you must be keen to build your knowledge and skills and enhance the contribution this position makes to the deck department. The ability to quickly get to grips with new technology is also important. Experience working on aft working Gas/Oil Supply type Vessels and or anchor handling Vessels would be an advantage however full training of our operations will be undertaken.

The role involves maintaining Navigation Aids including Lighthouses, Light Vessels and Buoys; bridge and harbour watch keeping also forms an important side of the job function.

To be considered you must hold a valid EDH Certificate plus a valid ENG 1.

If you are interested in this opportunity and keen to develop your skills and experience with Trinity House, please click on the ‘more details’ button at the bottom of this advert to download the job description and complete the online application form.

As an equal opportunities employer, Trinity House is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, to apply.

Please note that we do not accept CVs, therefore please ensure that you answer each question in the application form as fully as possible