Marine Skipper

Marine Skipper

The Tanera Project, Isle of Tanera Mòr, Achiltibuie.

Are you an experienced commercial skipper looking for a unique opportunity to work in one of Scotland’s most spectacular coastal environments?

The Tanera Project is seeking a professional, safety-focused Marine Skipper to join our marine operations team. Working from the beautiful and remote Summer Isles, you will play a vital role in transporting guests, staff, supplies and equipment while supporting a pioneering island restoration and charitable project.

For more information on The Tanera Project, please visit www.tanera.org

Role Purpose

The Marine Skipper is responsible for the safe operation and presentation of company vessels, delivering a professional, safe and reliable service in a remote and exposed island environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Vessel Operations — safely operate company vessels across passenger, crew, cargo and logistics movements, and fuel-transfer operations where authorised.

· Navigation & Seamanship — voyage planning, weather assessment, local and limited-visibility navigation, tidal awareness, sound decision-making and good seamanship practice.

· Passenger & Guest Experience — professional guest interaction; safe embarkation and disembarkation; customer service and guest care; represent the organisation well.

· Vessel Care & Presentation — maintain cleanliness, presentation and readiness; carry out daily readiness checks; uphold operational standards.

· Safety & Emergency Preparedness — emergency response and passenger safety; pollution prevention and spill response; incident reporting.

· Lugger Operations – skipper and manage the Luggers for guest, passenger and operational use, ensuring safe handling, crew coordination, daily readiness, good presentation and compliance with operating procedures.

Essential Experience

· Commercial vessel operations

· Passenger transport operations

· Workboat, logistics or landing craft operations

· Traditional sail handling

· Working in remote or challenging environments

Essential Qualifications

· RYA Advanced Powerboat

· Commercial Endorsement

· ML5 Medical (or equivalent)

· VHF/SRC Certificate

· Sea Survival

· Elementary First Aid

· Basic Fire Fighting

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

· Small Ships Navigation & Radar

· Higher commercial qualifications

· Passenger vessel experience

· Hospitality or guest-facing experience

Salary and Benefits

· Salary £40,000

· Private Medical Insurance

· Company Pension

· Accommodation may be available

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Financial planning services
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Achiltibuie IV26 2YN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person