Speedboat Skipper
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are now searching for new seasonal skippers to join our Jet Boats team.
The post would suit a mature person with RYA qualifications. Powerboat sailing experience is essential and you will need to demonstrate this on your CV. We will consider freelance contractors not seeking full time employment depending upon experience and qualifications.
Hours are up to 40 per week with some shifts during the weekends and evenings (finishing at 7pm on some nights) depending on demand.
Day to day not only includes driving our boats but involves selling our service to passing customers and helping keep the boat in good order on slower days, assisting with regular training to keep us all ship shape and helping out with other parts of the companies operations.
The job is easy once you are confident with the boats as Cardiff Bay is fairly quiet. The jet boats you will train on can be intimating but simple to handle with practice which typically take 1-2 weeks provided you have experience. You need to be able to get to and from Penarth Marina (near The Cardiff Barrage) as our boats dock in this area. Payment is minimum wage whilst training or waiting to become qualified, then £12.50 once your training and qualifications are complete.
The company will provide your uniform accessories (polo shirt, jacket and life jacket)
If working on a boat in Cardiff Bay appeals to you please email your CV with a covering letter outlining why you think you would be suitable for this role.
-Please note, if you do not include a covering letter your application will be rejected
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £10.50-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- What area of Cardiff do you live and how will you commute to work?
- What powerboats have you driven before?
Licence/Certification:
- RYA Sea Survival Certificate? (preferred)
- RYA VHF Certificate? (preferred)
- RYA PB2 or equivalent? (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Speedboat Skipper roles across Cardiff Cruises's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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