Skipper and Mate are required for Brixham beam trawlers
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Position Overview & Specifications
Class 2 Skipper and Class 1 ticketed wheelhouse mate required for Brixham (UK) beam trawlers. Excellent rates of pay.
About Company
https://www.waterdance.co.uk/
Waterdance is a family-owned fishing company and is part of the Greendale Group. Waterdance was founded in 1956. We operate a fleet of 25 registered fishing vessel between 9m and 38m in length based in the English channel predominantly the fishing ports of Exmouth, Brixham and Newlyn. Our vessels operate mainly in the Western approaches, Celtic sea and English Channel. Our company's strategy is to invest locally, continually modernise our fleet, improve fish quality, and strive to get the best fish to our customers. We prioritise safety, compliance and sustainability. All of our boats are flagged to the UK, where the maritime safety standards are some of the highest in the world.
Key Characteristics
· Proven experience working as a Skipper/Mate.
· Be able to operate complex fishing equipment and machinery.
· Be knowledgeable of different fishing techniques.
· Appropriate training certificates.
· Excellent English language knowledge.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £2,000.00-£10,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- BRIXHAM: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Skipper/ Mate
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
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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 £2,000 - £10,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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