Jobs at Square Sail

11 November 2003

JOB VACANCIES UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE NO VACANCIES AVAILABLE AT THE CURRENT TIME. ANY FUTURE JOB AVAILABILITIES WILL BE POSTED ON THIS PAGE. We are always happy to receive your C.V. Although we carefully read all resumes, due to the high number of applications we receive unfortunately we cannot acknowledge each applicant personally. Below is a general guideline to the qualifications and experience we seek for various paid positions. AFLOAT Master Qualifications: Minimum of Yachtmaster Ocean with commercial endorsement. Preferably MCA Class IV. ENG1 Medical Certificate. Experience: Should have a minimum of 2 seasons command experience on a vessel with a minimum of 6/8 crew, preferably in square rig - otherwise on a large gaff rigged vessel. 1st Mates Qualifications: Minimum Yachtmaster Offshore with commercial endorsement. ML5 Medical Certificate. Experience: As for Master, but in a 1st Mate’s or 2nd Mate’s capacity. 2nd Mates Qualifications: Minimum Yachtmaster Theory certificate. ML5 Medical Certificate. Experience: Minimum of 1 season as a 2nd Mate or Watch Leader on a square-rigged or large gaff-rigged vessel. Engineers Qualifications: Should hold a recognised certificate in marine engineering (e.g. AEC, MEOL or equivalent or higher). Must hold ML5 Medical Certificate. Experience: 2 seasons seagoing experience as engineer or 2nd engineer. Should have good working knowledge of all marine engineering systems including 12/24v & 240v electrical systems and hydraulics. Cooks Qualifications: Experience more important than qualifications. Experience: Must have experience of cooking at sea. Must be able to cook for up to 24 persons and be responsible for all ordering/provisioning. Must hold ML5 Medical Certificate. Bosuns Our Bosun’s positions are normally filled in-house. We will, however, accept applications from suitably experienced persons. Only apply if you have at least a seasons experience in a bosun or bosun’s mate position on a square-rigged vessel. AB’s/ Deckhands Very rarely do paid positions for AB’s/Deckhands become available. Preference is always given to those who have completed the Square Sail/Falmouth College ‘Able Seaman in Square Rig’ certificate.

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