Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Shoreham Port's new Mooring Crew, locally known as “Hufflers’’. Mooring operations are one of the important tasks that our marine colleagues perform on ship’s deck as you will be responsible for securing ships to mooring bollards with the ships mooring lines. If you enjoy working as part of a team to provide a safe and efficient service and are you looking for a career within a Marine team, we would love to hear from you.

About Shoreham Port 

Shoreham Port operates 24/7 365 days of the year within a fascinating and complex marine environment, where no two days are the same! Shoreham Port is ideally situated on the south coast of England to offer support to vessels, owners, agents, and crews using one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Our Marine Team offer a range of maritime services to merchant and fishing vessels, as well as bed levelling, towage support and diving services.

Key skills and experience 

• A marine background is favourable.
• Knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code.
• ENG1 medical certificate
• Enthusiasm.
• Team player.
• Driving License.
• VHF (GMDSS)

How we value our colleagues

• Salary - £27,976 per annum
• Hours of work - up to 40 hours per week.
• Generous pension contribution.
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays are incorporated into the established self-administered roster.
• Wellbeing benefits including access to Health Cash Plan, Mental Health First Aiders and Cycle to Work scheme.
• 25% discount at Port Kitchen (our hospitality venue).
• Training will be arranged to support development needs.

More Information 

It will be a condition of any offer made that the candidate pass an ENG1 Medical. Further guidance about conditions that can impact an applicant’s ability to pass that medical can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/seafarers-medical-certification-guidance

Job Description 

Please note:

Applicants should be aware the Port operates under its impairment policy, which includes a zero-tolerance for drugs and alcohol, with a random programme of testing operated throughout.

Application method 

To apply please complete the application form here

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Closing date:

The closing date for applications is Monday 25th May 2026.