City Cruises London UK, Cherry Garden Pier, London, City of, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Thursday 11 June 2026 at 02:00 | Expires Monday 6 July 2026 at 01:59
Position Summary
City Cruises UK operates public dining and sightseeing cruises, and private charters across London and York. This apprenticeship, lasting a minimum of two years, provides hands‑on experience operating vessels on the River Thames and developing maritime skills for a career on the water.
Responsibilities
- Complete all required apprenticeship training.
- Take responsibility for personal learning.
- Apply best practice when operating vessels, obtaining relevant qualifications and BML.
- Comply with Company SMS regulations and assist the captain with safety compliance.
- Support the captain in onboard safety training and conduct daily safety briefings.
- Ensure vessels meet safety standards and maintain them.
- Navigate vessels on the River Thames following the company passage plan, PLA bylaws, and captain instructions.
- Support safe mooring and vessel safety announcements.
- Account for and ensure safe embarkation and disembarkation of passengers from recognised locations.
- Carry out daily vessel log checks, focusing on safety equipment and engines.
- Report maintenance checks or incidents as per the SMS.
- Assist with fueling, water, and supply stock, addressing shortages before service.
- Support the engineering department with watering, bunkering, servicing, and ad hoc tasks.
- Assist in vessel surveys and ensure onboard documentation and equipment are maintained.
- Keep the vessel clean, tidy, and well presented at all times.
- Perform third‑hand duties on board charters and care of workboats.
- Participate in dockings, stability tests, and shipyard operations.
- Provide passengers with commentary during the sightseeing journey.
- Represent City Cruises in uniform, presenting well at all times.
- Attend and participate in training across all City Cruises UK locations.
- Perform any other task assigned by the Operations team.
- Act as an ambassador for the company off‑site.
Requirements & Qualifications
Educational Level
- GCSEs including English and Maths (Level 2/Grade C and above).
Personal Skills
- Willingness to learn and progress.
- Self‑motivated.
- Problem solver with solution‑oriented mindset.
- Integrity and professional attitude.
- Calm under pressure.
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Highly organized.
- Ability to work under direction and follow command chain.
- Flexibility to perform duties at various company locations.
- Company focus.
- English communication proficiency.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates for employment or promotion will be assessed objectively against the requirements for the position.
City Cruises London UK, Cherry Garden Pier, London, City of, United Kingdom
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