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Job details
Job reference: REQ000070
Date posted: 11/05/2026
Application closing date: 24/05/2026
Location: Belfast Harbour Estate
Salary: Blank
Package: Blank
Contractual hours: Blank
Basis: Blank
Job category/type: Port Operations
Berthing Master
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the safe, efficient, and effective day-to-day operation of Belfast Marina, ensuring alignment with port operational priorities.
- Coordinate and control vessel movements within the marina and its approaches, including berth allocation, traffic planning, and customer liaison.
- Supervise and support marina personnel, ensuring appropriate resourcing, task allocation, and high standards of performance and conduct.
- Ensure full compliance with all Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies, procedures, and legislation, promoting a strong safety culture across marina operations.
- Maintain and continuously improve environmental standards to support the achievement and retention of Blue Flag status.
- Full UK Driving Licence for a manual car
- A relevant health and safety qualification e.g. H&S in the Workplace or NEBOSH
- Relevant Boat Handling Qualification recognised by the MCA or RYA eg. Minimum of RYA Power Boat Level 2 or BWSF Boat Driver Level 2
- At least 2 years' experience of working within a marina or yachting/boating company/organisation
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a customer facing role
- Significant and recent boat handling experience
- Be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge and aptitude of Microsoft Office.
- Delivers a quality service within agreed standards and targets
- Capable of climbing quayside and beacon ladders
- Capable of operating in an exposed environment during all seasons and inclement weather conditions.
- First Aid Certificate
- VHF Short Range or GMDSS Certificate
- Environmental management qualification
- STCW Fire Fighting & Sea Survival
- Experience of, or an aptitude for, supervisory responsibility preferably in a marina or yachting/boating environment
- Local knowledge of Belfast Port and associated operations
- Hold an ML5 or equivalent medical certificate.
- Competitive salary
- Modern Family Friendly policies
- Benefits platform- Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- Life assurance cover
- Generous Pension Scheme- 14% Belfast Harbour Contribution
- Free Car Parking
- Subsidised Canteen
- Personal Development Budget Scheme
Please see attached full job and person specification for more details.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:
Job details
Job reference: REQ000070 Date posted: 11/05/2026 Application closing date: 24/05/2026 Location: Belfast Harbour Estate Salary: Blank Package: Blank Contractual hours: BlankBasis: BlankJob category/type: Port Operations
Berthing Master
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the safe, efficient, and effective day-to-day operation of Belfast Marina, ensuring alignment with port operational priorities.
- Coordinate and control vessel movements within the marina and its approaches, including berth allocation, traffic planning, and customer liaison.
- Supervise and support marina personnel, ensuring appropriate resourcing, task allocation, and high standards of performance and conduct.
- Ensure full compliance with all Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) policies, procedures, and legislation, promoting a strong safety culture across marina operations.
- Maintain and continuously improve environmental standards to support the achievement and retention of Blue Flag status.
Essential Criteria
- Full UK Driving Licence for a manual car
- A relevant health and safety qualification e.g. H&S in the Workplace or NEBOSH
- Relevant Boat Handling Qualification recognised by the MCA or RYA eg. Minimum of RYA Power Boat Level 2 or BWSF Boat Driver Level 2
- At least 2 years’ experience of working within a marina or yachting/boating company/organisation
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer facing role
- Significant and recent boat handling experience
- Be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge and aptitude of Microsoft Office.
- Delivers a quality service within agreed standards and targets
- Capable of climbing quayside and beacon ladders
- Capable of operating in an exposed environment during all seasons and inclement weather conditions.
Desirable Criteria
- First Aid Certificate
- VHF Short Range or GMDSS Certificate
- Environmental management qualification
- STCW Fire Fighting & Sea Survival
- Experience of, or an aptitude for, supervisory responsibility preferably in a marina or yachting/boating environment
- Local knowledge of Belfast Port and associated operations
- Hold an ML5 or equivalent medical certificate.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Modern Family Friendly policies
- Benefits platform- Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- Life assurance cover
- Generous Pension Scheme- 14% Belfast Harbour Contribution
- Free Car Parking
- Subsidised Canteen
- Personal Development Budget Scheme
This job description is non-restrictive and will be amended as appropriate to suit the needs of Belfast Harbour Commissioners.
Please see attached full job and person specification for more details.
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
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Posted: May 15th, 2026