Careers - Working for Hovertravel
Our teams are extremely proud to work for the world’s longest operating hovercraft service.
Our people are passionate, driven and self-motivated to deliver more than expected.
We are looking for staff who aspire to be part of our family with the professionalism to deliver a fabulous service, in a safe, compliant working environment.
There are so many opportunities at Hovertravel, where would you like to work?
- Administration, Human Resources & Finance
- Masters (Pilot), Navigators & Crew
- Engineering
- Operational & Customer Services
- Commercial & Marketing
We aim to recruit the best talent and offer a great apprenticeship program. Once you join us we will provide you with a competitive salary and a working environment that is safe, rewarding and enjoyable.
If you are interested in a career at Hovertravel and joining our dynamic and unique company, please email recruitment@hovertravel.com
Current Vacancy - Engineering Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role in the team operating the world’s favourite hovercraft service. With two GHL 12000D hovercraft in its fleet, Hovertravel operates the only year-round scheduled passenger hovercraft service outside of Japan.
Working closely with the Head of Marine Operations, this job involves taking responsibility for all hovercraft engineering activities to deliver a safe, efficient and reliable hovercraft operation. The Engineering Manager will be required to provide leadership to the engineering team, directing the engineering function and maintenance activities including implementing and monitoring necessary preventative maintenance. Additionally this role is a point of liaison for engineering matters with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and key stakeholders including equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
We are looking for:
- Previous experience in a senior engineering position in the marine industry.
- Ability to administer technical & budgetary requirements.
- Experience of managing internal & external engineering crews.
- Excellent problem solver.
- Good communication skills.
- IT literate, competency in the use of MS Office is desirable.
- Excellent team working skills.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@hovertravel.com
Plus, we offer some great extra ‘HoverPerks’ when working for Hovertravel. Our staff work really hard and they all deserve, apart from a competitive salary some extra benefits and we offer the following;
- Generous annual leave
- Free hovercraft travel for yourself, partner & children
- Discounted travel on Island Line & all South Western Railway services
- Gunwharf Quays discount card
- Discounted travel on Southern Vectis bus services on the Isle Of Wight
- Discounted travel on Brittany Ferries
- Free travel on Stagecoach bus services in and around Portsmouth
- Plus a large variety of other discounts with our industry partners
- Ongoing development and career advancing opportunities with Hovertravel
At Hovertravel Limited we are committed to an active equal opportunities policy. This runs right through our business from the recruitment and selection procedures, through training and development, appraisal and promotion opportunities to retirement.
Our policy is to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, religious or political beliefs, disability, hours of work and age.
We aim to employ people who reflect the diverse nature of our society and we recruit, develop and promote people on merit, and reward outstanding performance regardless of background.