Crew/Deckhand
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
- Support the skipper as required
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to ‘roll your sleeves up’ and personally get things done as part of a small team
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:
- Must have relevant experience as a deckhand
- Powerboat Level 1
- Medical ENG1 or ML5
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Clean driving licence
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Licence/Certification:
- medical certificate (ENG1/ML5) (required)
- Personal Survival certificate (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
- Powerboat Level 2 certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Reference ID: Crew/Deckhand
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 Crew/Deckhand roles across Caudwell Marine Limited'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 £20,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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