Marine Pilot/Deputy Harbour Master – Inverness – UK

Recruiter
Inverness Harbour Trust
Job posted
07 September 2026
Closes
02 October 2026
Rank
Marine Pilot / Harbour Master
Location
Inverness - Scotland - UK
Contract type
Permanent
Learn More and ApplyDescription
Inverness Harbour Trust is looking for a motivated maritime professional to join our small marine operations team at the heart of the Highland Capital.
Following training and examination, the successful candidate will undertake authorised pilotage duties, support safe navigation and act as Deputy to the Harbour Master.
Trainee Pilot – Harwich

Recruiter
Harwich Haven Authority
Job posted
17 August 2026
Closes
20 September 2026
Location
Harwich, UK
Learn More and ApplyDescription
Haven Authority is recruiting a Trainee Marine Pilot to join its pilotage team, supporting safe and efficient vessel movements across one of the UK’s busiest and most strategically important harbour areas while training towards authorisation as a Marine Pilot.
Manchester Canal – Trainee Marine Pilot

Recruiter
Manchester Ship Canal Pilots
Job posted
17 September 2026
Location
Manchester, UK
Learn More and ApplyDescription
Manchester Pilots invites expressions of interest, from suitably qualified mariners seeking future opportunities to join our team of pilots, based at Eastham, Wirral.
Manchester Pilots are a co-operative of self-employed professional pilots providing pilotage services within the unique environment of the Manchester Ship Canal and the docks within. The role offers experienced mariners the opportunity to apply their ship-handling skills within a challenging and varied pilotage district.
Applicants should hold:
– STCW II/2 Master Mariner Unlimited Certificate of Competency
– Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate
– Full UK Driving Licence
– Right to work in the United Kingdom
– Fluent spoken and written English
Candidates should have a background in ship handling and previous command experience, pilotage experience or Pilotage Exemption Certificate experience would be advantageous.
Due to the operational requirements of the service, applicants must be permanently resident within one hour’s travelling time of the pilot station at Eastham.
Interested candidates should submit a current CV and covering letter to:
Training Officer
training@manchesterpilots.com
Trainee Marine Pilot – Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall

Recruiter
Falmouth Harbour
Job posted
17 July 2026
Closes
04 August 2026
Location
Falmouth UK
Learn More and ApplyDescription
Falmouth Harbour is seeking a highly motivated Master Mariner to join our respected pilotage team as a Trainee Marine Pilot. This is a unique opportunity to train in one of the world’s natural deep-water harbours, handling a variety of vessel movements including cruise ships, superyachts, offshore and defence vessels, bunkering operations and ship-to-ship transfers.
During a structured training programme, you’ll develop the local knowledge, ship-handling expertise and decision-making skills required to become an Authorised Marine Pilot. Following successful authorisation, you’ll become eligible to join the Falmouth Pilots Partnership (LLP) as a self-employed marine pilot.
We’re looking for an experienced mariner with excellent ship-handling ability, sound judgement, strong communication skills and an unwavering commitment to safety. A Master Mariner Unlimited (II/2) Certificate of Competency is essential, together with relevant command, pilotage or Pilotage Exemption Certificate experience.
During training you’ll receive a salary of £50,000 per annum (pro rata).
If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding career in one of the UK’s finest natural harbours, we’d love to hear from you.
