Our people are the driving force behind our mission to keep the Haven safe. Whether they’re a pilot, crew member, engineer, surveyor or part of our administration team, everyone’s contribution is valued.

 

Current vacancies

Marine Engineering Technician

Starting Salary £42,753  depending on experience (allowances payable on completion of initial training) | Comprehensive benefits package | Permanent contract

Our Marine Engineering team maintain the Authority’s fleet of vessels around the clock, which includes planned maintenance, such as the pilot boats’ yearly re-fit and emergencies. The work can be demanding, yet it’s central to people’s safety. Our engineers and marine fitters are relied upon by the Port of Felixstowe for operational pilot boats. In short, the whole Haven looks to the Authority to keep everything moving. Trained to excellent standards, our team also deals with a huge scope of maintenance work involving electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems and repairing structural damage.

We are looking for a Marine Engineering Technician to join our busy Marine Engineering department on a permanent contract. Reporting to the Marine Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for providing marine engineering and maintenance services that ensure the availability, compliance and upkeep of the organisation’s fleet. This role involves undertaking routine planned maintenance and reactive repair duties on the Authority’s vessels, plant and equipment. You will also support with vessel refit duties and the overhaul and major repair of small to medium sized internal combustion engines.

Find out more and apply here. 

 

Graduate Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor

Starting Salary £32,000 with incremental rises | Comprehensive benefits package | Career Graded post | Permanent contract

At Harwich Haven Authority we are proud to protect, conserve and enhance the Haven for future generations. To support this vision, we are seeking an Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor to join our Harbour Engineering department. As our Assistant Hydrographic Surveyor, you will embark on a comprehensive, tailored training programme that blends on-the-job experience with professional development courses, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel. You will receive guidance from experienced mentors who will support you throughout your journey, offering insights and advice to help you navigate your career path. You will have the opportunity to explore various departments and functions within the Authority. 

Find out more and apply here. 

 

 

Working Here

Harwich Haven Authority have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure that ex-forces personnel are not disadvantaged as a result of their service. Veterans can find making the transition to civilian life extremely challenging, particularly in finding and securing lasting employment, so we seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant by:

• Promoting that we are an armed forces-friendly organisation and
• Seeking to support the employment of veterans young and old and working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) in order to establish a tailored pathway for Service Leavers.

 

We are a Living Wage Employer, which means we are voluntarily taking a stand to ensure our employees can earn a wage which is enough to live on. We are recognised through the Pension Quality Mark (PQM) that we offer employees a high quality defined contribution (DC) pension scheme with a maximum of 15.26% in contributions. This demonstrates that we go beyond the minimum regulatory requirements and have good contribution levels, good governance and are actively encouraging employees to save for their future.

In May 2024, we gained the highest gold level accreditation from Essex Working Well, part of the Essex Wellbeing Service. This accreditation recognises our commitment to providing the very highest quality of workplace health and wellbeing services, robust policies and meaningful activities to help our people feel their very best.

In June 2024, we were delighted to be selected as finalists in the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards under the category of ‘Employer of the Year’. This award demonstrates that we are going above and beyond in providing sustainability initiatives, reward and recognition schemes, learning and development opportunities and workplace wellbeing activities. We will find out in July the outcome of the awards, so keep an eye on our social channels for updates.

 

 

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs and Right to Work in the UK must be in place before applying for a role with us.

Meet our Marine Support Assistant Coxswain, Leslie Parnell.

Listen to Senior Pilot Mike Robarts talking about his role at Harwich Haven Authority

 

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