Summary: Caudwell Marine is a start-up engineering company, financially backed by John Caudwell, developing an innovative, patented outboard motor and Vessel Control System for launch in 2023. The Caudwell Marine organisation is a small but growing, experienced team of people who are passionate about successfully bringing this technologically leading outboard motor to market. Each team member has a ‘hands on’ approach and supports each other for the benefit of the programme. Reporting to the Boat Operations Supervisor you will be operating as skipper in command of the vessels or part of the crew to support our Validation Testing of Caudwell Marines Diesel Outboard Drive System. In addition, you will be required to carry out necessary activities to ensure the smooth operation of our workshop and Alicat testing facility. Responsibilities: To assist with vessel testing as required Ensure that everyone is always safe on our vessels and ensure that anyone on board knows and adheres to safety protocols Be competent at close quarter manoeuvring and ensure that the vessels are secured when not in use Ensure that maritime laws and local regulations are always followed All other duties and activities reasonably requested to achieve Company goals Travel to other facilities or customers if required Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Caudwell Marines Health and Safety Policy, ensuring that any Health and Safety issues are highlighted in the first Instance and operate on a ‘zero tolerance’ basis Previous experience of Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) Demonstrated ability to ‘roll your sleeves up’ and personally get things done as part of a small team Ability to read and understand technical manuals Personal Attributes: Must be Dependable, Positive, Flexible and Effective in the workplace Must demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset that can be applied to the Product, Working Practices and Facility Must be a proven self-starter who welcomes a challenge Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as required Team player, comfortable with supporting, and accepting support from, colleagues High energy to drive results with enthusiasm and pace Determination to achieve the best possible business results. Qualifications: Skipper Must have relevant experience as a skipper ideally on ribs/tenders of circa 12m Powerboat Advanced (essential) – commercially endorsed Yachtmaster (preferred) – commercially endorsed VHF Short Range First Aid Crew Minimum 1 year experience of crew on ribs/tenders of circa 12m Powerboat Level 2 Skipper & Crew Medical ENG/1 or ML5 Personal Survival Techniques Clean driving licence Telehandler licence would be an advantage. Additional Details: Location of Lowestoft Operating a 2-shift system of 06:00-13:30 and 13:15-20:45 (up to 11pm). The candidate needs to be flexible to maintain and manage testing requirements. Shifts may change and longer days may be required subject to business needs. 5-day week with option for working at weekends on an as and when basis. Salary range: 28,000 - 32,000 depending on experience Disclaimer: Caudwell Marine operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment agencies, which is currently not under review. Agencies not on our PSL are kindly requested to refrain from submitting speculative CVs or contacting our hiring managers or employees directly regarding recruitment matters. Please note that any CVs submitted by non-PSL agencies, whether speculative or otherwise, will be treated as unsolicited. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Freelance Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Skipper