Marine or waterways transport operative
Tasks
- Performs other deck duties, including servicing and maintaining deck gear and rigging, splicing wire and fibre ropes, greasing winches and derricks, opening up and battening down hatches, securing gangways and ladders and lowering and raising lifeboats.
- Steers ship, under the supervision of a duty officer, checks navigational aids and keeps bridge, wheel and chartroom clean and tidy.
- Stows cargo, assists passengers to embark and disembark, watches for hazards and moors or casts off mooring ropes as required.
- Removes and repairs or replaces damaged or worn parts of plant and machinery and ensures that engine and plant machinery are well lubricated.
- Ensures that necessary fuel supplies are on board and inspects engine, boilers and other mechanisms for correct functioning.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 38% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£40,170 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for marine or waterways transport operative is £40,170
144 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 144. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for marine or waterways transport operative roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £40,170 per year. That is about £3,348 per month or £20.60 per hour. New workers generally start on £16,937, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £56,924
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 144 people are employed in the region.
