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Position: Assistant Commissioner 

Job ID: 187/173

Location: Ipswich 

Rate/Salary: £25K-£26K

Type: Permanent - 40 hours a week. 

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

Typically thus person will support the commissioning Skipper and manager with all day to day duties and completing the final preparation of the yachts. 

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Commissioner:

Work to pre-agreed targets and schedules set by the Commissioning Manager and Skipper, including rigging and launching yachts. Occasional work at heights may be required, with training provided and adherence to Safe Systems of Work.

Prepare new yachts under the direction of the Commissioning Skipper and Manager, ensuring readiness for handover to client

Carry out Builders’ Trials and assist in Client Handover Trials.

Liaise with clients, build yards, and suppliers during commissioning and handover to maintain a positive reputation    

Assist with boat show setup and breakdown, including occasional delivery passages, which may require working during off-hours (e.g., Christmas & New Year).Assist with maintenance, cleaning, and valeting of yachts under care, including tasks in difficult conditions

Assist clients with delivery passages, in coordination with the Commissioning Manager and Project Manager                

Qualifications and requirement for the Assistant Commissioner:

Planning and organising.

Competent user of Microsoft Office, Teams, Word and Excel.Experience

Experience of working for a luxury marine yacht business.

Sailing experience to a degree and willing to work towards a Yacht Master

Flexible and adaptable to business needs

Calm and methodical approach

Team player

Other Requirements that may be desirable:

• Driving licence

• Knowledge of marine industry

• Understanding of Oyster Yachts

• RYA/MCA sailing qualifications           

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role