EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Before, during and after the Olympic Games period

We are looking to recruit men and women before, during and after the Olympic Games period We are recruiting for vacancies for Boatmasters/Skippers, Boat Crew and shore-based staff, both part and full-time. There are opportunities for temporary and permanent positions Running a new canal boat passenger service in the East End of London from Limehouse Basin and Tottenham Hale to the new Olympic Park.

All the positions require working directly with the public and provide a great opportunity to develop new skills, be part of the London Olympics and see a different way of life.
Skippers need to hold the MCA Boatmaster licence although this is not essential as full training can be provided for the right candidate. For crew positions, experience is not essential although knowledge of boats or working with groups of people is an advantage.
Hours of work will be varied depending on demand and will include evening and weekend working. Due to the nature of the job, flexibility of hours worked is required. We expect that during normal periods of operation, crew and skippers will work a 30-40 hour week.
During the Olympic period hours will be longer but they will not be excessive due to regulations for time worked navigating a vessel. Hours can be discussed on an individual basis and opportunities exist for part time and job share positions.
During the summer of 2012, we anticipate needing around 80 skippers and approximately 150 crew to operate the vessels.

The Duties of a Boatmaster include:
The Boatmaster has overall responsibility for the boat whilst in operation and must ensure the safety of the passengers, the vessel and the crew. The skipper is also responsible for the navigation of the vessel. With the help of the crew, the skipper ensures passengers embark/disembark safely, are welcomed aboard and informed of safety arrangements. The skipper is an ambassador for the comp

Duties of a crew member include:
Crew are primarily responsible for ensuring that the passengers have an enjoyable and safe trip on the boat and are the public face of the company. Good crew members must be friendly, approachable and enjoy meeting people. Experience of speaking in front of groups and a good clear voice over a microphone is an advantage, along with the ability to organise groups of people. Crew must be well presented and well organised to make sure that the boat trip operates in a safe and pleasurable way.

Applicants to  request an Application Form by sending an email to either:

 Tosin (Office Manager)  tosin@sacoma.org.uk or Perez  perez@sacoma.org.uk 
Tel:  0208 554 9444 Mob: 07764 961 489
Drop in at 108 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4LZ
Download from website: www.sacoma.org.uk

How to apply: Once filled in re-send back with Covering Letter and CV to the same emails above  CV's will be sifted during recruitment process so please send in a CV.  Candidates will be contacted only to let them know if they have progressed. Employer will complete recruitment process, contacting those that they feel they would like to interview based on CV. Final Interviews will take place on 27th January 2012. Support Services Help is available at SACOMA Job club for those who need to write or review their CVs and or prepare for interview

Trainings: For those who are interested in the Skipper Job or the Boat Crew Role, but do not have the qualifications and experience, then SACOMA are offering the following Boat Master Course which will enable you to have a professional Boatmaster’s License, this will be run at the head office which is based in Ilford Essex. Course Duration: 30 days. For more details visit: www.sacoma.org.uk

The Boatmaster's Training Programme
(Course Overview)

SACOMA are offering the following Boat Master Course which will enable you to have a professional Boatmaster’s License, this will be run at the head office which is based in Ilford Essex.

Course Duration: 30 days

Charge fees per person

The course will include the following:

    • Introduction and Boat Familiarisation
    • Basic Boat Handling
    • Competent Crew Training
    • Boat Handling & Lock Operation
    • Competent Crew Training
    • Basic Engineering
    • Boat Handling & Rope Work
    • Boat Handling & Passenger Operations
    • Boat Handling & Emergency Procedures
    • Emergency Procedures, Health & Safety and Weather
    • Sea Survival Course - External
    • First Aid Course - External
    • Fire Fighting Course - External
    • Away Trip
    • Trip Debrief & Boat Knowledge
    • Boat Handling & Training Crew
    • Training Competent Crew
    • Boat Handling & Training Crew
    • Training Competent Crew
    • Engineering Re-cap
    • Advanced Boat Handling
    • Boat Handling & Passenger Operations
    • Boat Handling & Emergency Procedures
    • Legal Responsibilities & Regulations


And at the end of the course there will be an Assessment and Practice Examination and a further time for Boat Handling Experience which is available if required, depending on the candidate Oral & Practical Examination conducted by MCA.

To book a course please email:
Miss Tosin (Office Manager) on tosin@sacoma.org.uk
Tel: 0208 554 9444
Mob: 07764 961 489
108 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4LZ
Download form our website: www.sacoma.org.uk