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Trainee Pilot Recruitment – Belfast Lough Pilotage Services Ltd

Trainee Pilot Recruitment – Belfast Lough Pilotage Services Ltd

Recruiter

Belfast Lough Pilotage Services Ltd

Job posted

14 April 2026

Location

Belfast, UK

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Description

Belfast Lough Pilotage Services (BLPS) Ltd is seeking to expand its pool of potential candidates for entry to the Belfast Pilots Co-Operative as future opportunities arise.

BLPS provides pilotage services to Belfast Harbour, the Port of Larne, and independent jetties within Belfast Lough, Northern Ireland. We undertake duties onboard a diverse range of vessel types and sizes, including project movements for the offshore industry, as well as ship repair and drydocking at the Harland & Wolff shipyards.

The ideal candidate will meet the following minimum entry criteria:

– Valid STCW Master Mariner Unlimited II/2 Certificate of Competency
– Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate
– Full UK Driving Licence (or equivalent)
– Fluent in the use of the English Language
– Right to live and work in N. Ireland
– To be permanently resident less than one hour drive from Belfast Harbour

Marine Pilot – Lowestoft

Marine Pilot – Lowestoft

Recruiter

ABP - Lowestoft

Job posted

14 July 2026

Closes

27 July 2026

Location

Lowestoft

Contract type

Zero Hours Contract

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Description

We are recruiting for a Pilot to join the team based at the Port of Lowestoft. This is a zero-hours contract offering flexible working arrangements to support operational demand at the Port of Lowestoft. Payment is made per pilotage act, providing an excellent opportunity for experienced marine professionals looking for flexible work within a busy and growing port environment.

Trainee Pilot – Harwich

Trainee Pilot – Harwich

Recruiter

Harwich Haven Authority

Job posted

17 August 2026

Closes

20 September 2026

Location

Harwich, UK

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Description

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.

Marine Pilot – Bristol

Marine Pilot – Bristol

Recruiter

Bristol Pilots

Job posted

21 June 2026

Location

Bristol

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Description

Bristol Channel Pilots Ltd are inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified mariners seeking authorisation as a Bristol Pilot.

Pilots operate as independent contractors, providing professional pilotage services primarily to The Bristol Port Company across a diverse range of vessel types, navigating one of the most demanding tidal environments in the United Kingdom.
Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with previous pilotage experience or command experience with Pilotage Exemption Certificates (PECs), though this is not a prerequisite.

We encourage all suitably qualified individuals to apply.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
◆ STCW Master Mariner Unlimited (II/2)
◆ ENG1 Medical Certificate
◆ Full UK driving licence
◆ Fluent English, written and spoken
◆ Right to work in the United Kingdom
◆ Willingness to reside within 20 miles of the Port of Avonmouth, reflecting the need to respond to vessel orders within tidal pilotage windows.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit a current CV together with a covering letter to: office@bristolpilots.co.uk

Forth Pilots – Marine Pilot

Forth Pilots – Marine Pilot

Recruiter

Forth Pilots

Job posted

04 August 2026

Rank

Marine Pilot

Location

Firth of Forth, Scotland.

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Description

Forth Pilots are inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified mariners seeking authorisation as a Pilot within the Forth Estuary Pilotage district. Forth Pilots operate as independent contractors, providing professional pilotage services to Forth Ports CHA across a varied range of vessel types, navigating one of the most demanding and diverse pilotage environments in the United Kingdom. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with either Pilotage experience, Command experience or Pilotage Exemption Certificates.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
◆ STCW Master Mariner Unlimited (II/2) ◆ ENG1 Medical Certificate ◆ Full UK driving licence ◆ Fluent in English – spoken and written ◆ Right to work in the United Kingdom ◆ Necessity to reside within a one hour commute of the Granton Pilot station, reflecting the need to respond to vessels Pilotage orders.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit a current CV together with a covering letter to: alan.mcpherson@forthports.co.uk and info@forthpilots.com

Trainee Marine Pilot – Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall

Trainee Marine Pilot – Falmouth Harbour, Cornwall

Recruiter

Falmouth Harbour

Job posted

17 July 2026

Closes

04 August 2026

Location

Falmouth UK

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Description

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.