Commissioning Skipper
Job Details
Full Job Description
Purpose of Role |
To undertake testing, commissioning and
handover of new Oyster yachts for the complete Oyster range. Skippering and crewing Oyster yachts for
local movements, sea trials, handover sails and offshore deliveries.
Full responsibility for safety of yacht and crew always when acting
as Skipper. |
Requirements
Key Job
Responsibilities |
· Manage the team on board during
commissioning, including Oyster commissioning and production staff,
third party suppliers and sub-contractors. ·
Oversee other vessels in commissioning, supporting other
commissioning staff with planning work and resources, providing
advice and advising with boat handling. ·
Perform all sea trials competently and efficiently, ensuring that
objectives of each trial are met and that each yacht is fully tested
in accordance with Oyster commissioning standards. ·
Maintain complete and accurate records in the Commissioning Log.
· Skipper Oyster yachts in a variety of
circumstances including local movements, sea trials, handover sails
and offshore deliveries. · Maintain the
highest standards of safety, seamanship and boat handling. · End-to-end responsibility including passage
planning, provisioning, briefings, safety on board, record keeping,
maintenance, cleaning, handover at destination. ·
Ensure that Oyster Yachts’ Safety Management Systems are followed at
all times, including maintaining records and providing feedback for
continuous improvement. · Deliveries to or
from boat shows/ private views may include assisting with set-up and
break down of shows. This may include anti-social hours during
Christmas and New Year periods. ·
Troubleshooting of sailing and technical systems. Resolving issues
hands on, as well as supporting Oyster specialist staff and
sub-contractors. · Oversee and assist with
receiving, checking, dressing and stepping of mast, boom and rigging.
· Assist with fitting of sails. Undertake
basic rigging tasks, rig checks and maintenance. ·
· Liaise with all stakeholders including
high-net-worth Owners and their professional crew, as well as Oyster
staff, contractors and suppliers. · Maintain
high standards of cleanliness in all areas of maintenance, cleaning
and valeting. · Ensure that commissioning
stores are kept clean, organised and well stocked, that accurate
records of goods in and out are maintained and that equipment is
stored safely and securely at all times. ·
Feedback on faults and quality issues to the Commissioning Manager.
· Provide detailed technical and sailing
familiarisation training to owners, skippers and crew. · · Support at boat shows, regattas
and events, as needed. · ·
Maintain Oyster’s good image with all client contact, advice,
handover, warranty and after-sales, both during business and social
activities. |
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
|
Knowledge · Good knowledge of engineering, electrical, technical
and electronics systems on modern sailing yachts. |
Skills ·
Strong boat handling skills. · Excellent written
and verbal communication skills. · Competent
user of Microsoft Office software. · Leaderships
skills. |
Experience · Extensive sailing and skippering experience,
including on yachts of ~24m. · Experience of
sailing in tidal waters and on long offshore passages. · Crew management. |
Qualifications · Yacht Master Offshore
Sail with commercial endorsement · STCW95 Basic
Safety Training, courses taken or revalidated within last five years
· ENG1 Medical Fitness Certificate |
Personal
Characteristics |
·
Adaptable and flexible to meet business needs ·
Work well under pressure and to tight schedules ·
Strong time management and task priority ·
Deadline driven · Customer focussed · Team player · Motivator of
others · Presentable and approachable · Clear communicator · High
professional standards |
Other Requirements |
- -Must be flexible in
approach to working hours. Early mornings, late evenings and weekend
working are required on occasion, as dictated by tides, weather and
deadlines. |
Commissioning Skipper
Oyster Yachts Limited
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