Job Description

Engineering Officer of the Watch
Application Deadline: 1 November 2025
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Newport, South Wales
Description
The Officer Of the Watch position is a role that supports the Captain and works with other crew members and comprises responsibility for the safety of the vessel and all individuals on board - both guests and crew during the period he/she is on duty.
This position supports the Captain in terms of administration and leads the Deckhands in deck maintenance duties, and can require basic engineering knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Typical tasks, beside the obvious navigation watch duties and safety related responsibilities, include maintenance and stowage of the vessel, plus maintenance of deck equipment for instance painting, varnishing, repairs to corrosion, rope splicing, carpentry, and maintenance of outboard motors, as well as keeping inventories of all deck equipment.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Of course, in addition to technical knowledge and onboard experience the ideal candidate will be able to delegate tasks and manage a team. It is expected that the Officer of the Watch would keep up with continued education and licensing to stay up to date with all certification requirements and standards.
Job Benefits

• 2 weeks on 2 weeks off rota
• Aviva Pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands

Skills Required