Gardline Limited is part of the Boskalis group of companies.  Working at Gardline is about exploration. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to explore your career and find innovative and relevant solutions for complex projects.  ​

For a business to succeed, it needs the right people, with the right skills and values. We seek exceptional individuals who champion our values-based culture and team spirit. Here at Gardline, we are committed to each and every one of our staff members worldwide. We empower our staff to gain new skills, bring new ideas to the table, to grow and develop. Together!

How you can make your mark
Make your mark as a Marine Crewing Officer with Gardline!

We are currently looking to recruit a marine crewing officer to join our established team. This position is a permanent full-time role within the marine crewing team based in our Great Yarmouth office. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and managing our international team of marine crew who work onboard our fleet of Company owned and third-party vessels to ensure that all company operated ships are adequately manned as identified on the safe manning document.

Your responsibilities as a marine crewing officer:

• Liaise with Crewing Agencies for the selection and provision of qualified seafarers
• Confirm with Flag state Authority that the Certificates of Competency for all Marine personnel are authentic prior to appointment to Company Operated ships
• Ensure that all Marine personnel professional certificates are current including Flag State medicals
• Schedule Crew rotas including travel arrangements to/from vessel
• Ensure that crew welfare arrangements on company operated ships comply with the standards identified in the relevant Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) standards
• Arrange for revalidation of all Flag State CoC / CeC prior to expiry
• Liaise with Vessel Superintendents on any additional personnel who may be required to join/visit Company Operated ships for repair, MLC, Flag or Class Inspection etc
• Maintain a working knowledge and be fully conversant with the principles identified in the Gardline Safety Management System

Your qualities:
You can move ahead as a marine crewing officer if you have:

• Previous experience working in a shipping and or marine crewing role
• Diploma in Crew Management (Desirable)
• Have right to work in the UK without restrictions and based in the local Great Yarmouth (UK) area
• Previous Administration experience including excellent organisational skills
• High level of IT literacy, including Office, Microsoft Teams and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, both in person and written
• Be able to work as part of a team and perform well under pressure
• A good command of written and spoken English

What you can expect

• A range of benefits: In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual holiday entitlement of 22 days (based on a full-time contract) which increases over time, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, access to private healthcare through Bupa as well as cycle to work and eye test schemes!
• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore.  Being part of the Boskalis Group also provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe!
• A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!

Extra information

• Where you will work: Endeavour House, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3NG
• Job Pack: support and guidance for candidates
• Fulltime/ part-time job: The position of Marine crewing officer is a full-time, permanent role, 37.5 hours per week. Following successful completion of probation period there is an opportunity to work from home 2 days per working week.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.

Want to know more?
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Marine crewing officer. Please contact Recruitment at [email protected]

Interested? Please by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. In general, we don’t appreciate acquisition and this also applies to Boskalis colleagues or associated Boskalis companies.