King’s Lynn Conservancy Board is a self-financing Trust Port with responsibility for regulating marine traffic, marine conservancy and safety of navigation within its area of jurisdiction on the eastern side of the Wash and the river Great Ouse.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill an anticipated future vacancy for a Marine Pilot based at the Port of King’s Lynn, Norfolk.
The appointment will be for Marine Pilot, responsible to the Harbour Master for planning and conducting the safe movement of vessels within the port pilotage limits of King’s Lynn in accordance with appropriate procedures.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a probationary period as Trainee Marine Pilot leading to qualification of Class 2 Pilot. When appropriate experience as Class 2 Pilot has been attained, further progression to Class 1 Pilot will follow.
The role is undertaken during HW periods on a 2 weeks on/ 1 week off rotation.
Applicants will require as a minimum;
- Entitlement to live & work in the UK.
- A valid STCW II/2 Master or Mate Certificate of Competency or equivalent RN cert.
- A valid ENG1 medical certificate.
- Permanent residence within a 10-mile radius of King’s Lynn.
- Be fluent in spoken and written English.
An attractive remuneration package is offered for the post and monetary assistance with relocation will be available for relevant candidates.
Further details and to request an application form contact;
Harbour Master & Chief Executive
King’s Lynn Conservancy Board
Harbour Office
Common Staithe
King’s Lynn
Norfolk PE30 1LL
Email; klcb.hm@btconnect.com
