We're Hiring! Marine Operations Technician

Salary up to £30,000 • Apply by 20th February 2026

Ready to build a career where no two days are the same?
Littlehampton Harbour Board are recruiting for a Marine Operations Technician to join our team! You’ll play a key role in keeping our marine operations safe, efficient and dynamic.

About the Role

As a Marine Operations Technician, you’ll be part of a skilled, friendly marine team supporting a wide range of harbour activities.

You’ll lead the maintenance of our vessels, equipment and berths; act as coxswain/crew during operations afloat; and support safety-critical inspections. You’ll also take part in our rostered weekend Duty Officer system – ensuring smooth harbour operations and responding to incidents when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, repair and replace harbour equipment, berths, infrastructure and vessels
Act as coxswain / crew for all LHB vessels
Inspect and maintain lifting equipment, life saving appliances, and ensure that vessel coding requirements are met
Act as a weekend Duty Officer between April and September. Responsible for managing the weekend duty team and being on-call to respond to incidents. Weekend duty is shared between 6 duty officers on a rotational basis.

What You’ll Bring

Engineering experience or relevant qualification
STCW Certificate of Competency or a commercially endorsed powerboat qualification (or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence
A team‑focused attitude and strong communication and planning skills
Experience with planned maintenance systems
Currently hold, or be able to pass, an ENG1 Medical
Living within (or willing to relocate to within) 1 hour’s commute of Littlehampton Harbour

Why Join Us?

We invest in our people – high‑quality training, continuous professional development, and a genuinely supportive team environment. Benefits include: