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.
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
Current Job Vacancies
If you are interested in a career at Hovertravel and joining our dynamic and unique company, then please review our current vacancies below.
Hovercraft Handling Agent (Southsea)
It takes a special kind of person to get our customer journeys off to a flying start. As a Hovercraft Handling Agent you will be the face of the Hovertravel Brand. Guiding and assisting our customers at the terminal in Southsea, as well as on board our hovercraft. It's all about enhancing the customer experience. Your dedication, passion and resilience to deliver outstanding customer service will shine through in everything you do.
Here at Hovertravel our Hovercraft Handling Agents are people with a passion for customer service, who are happy to go that extra mile, with a drive to success and drive at every opportunity, love the Hovercraft and the unique service it offers, a career as a Hovertravel Handling Agent could be for you. Also the role includes being crew in the hovercraft, looking after customers during the crossing and being prepared for all situations on the hovercraft.
What we're looking for:
- Good team player
- Exception customer service
- Keen to go that extra mile for the long term benefit
- Open minded to opportunities that arise
- STCW's courses are desirable but not essential
- Flexible within the role
- Shift pattern of 4 on and 2 off
How to apply
Please complete the application form below.
Events & Experiences Co-ordinator (Ryde)
As the only scheduled commercial passenger hovercraft service in the world we need to elevate our current experience proposition. This is a real opportunity to create a significant additional revenue stream through a calendar of new events.
You will be responsible for continuing to evolve the experiences, excursions and charters planning an annual events and experiences for promotion by the commercial team. Creativity for new experiences is encouraged and having a can-do and hands-on attitude to ensure all experiences and events are aligned with the company values, is essential.
The role will require a dynamic individual who is driven and comes with experience of successful event planning and organisation to quickly jump on board and recognise the opportunities to build on this exciting area of the business.
You will be creative, proactive and self-motivated in driving sales for events and all experiences with the role incorporating both the initial planning process of events and experiences, and sales conversion.
The successful candidate will have
- Further Education/Higher education relevant degree and proven experience in similar role within busy events environment
- English, Maths GCSE c or over, NVQ level 2 business or tourism related or equivalent experience
- Previous events coordination or planning is required for attractions and/or in a hospitality environment
- Self-motivated with initiative and drive to successfully achieve targets
- Effectively communicate, maintain and develop client relationships therefore retaining existing business and developing new opportunities
- Manage operational and administrative functions required to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of specific projects
We are looking for a candidate who is
- Personable, presentable and articulate individual
- Well organised with excellent time management & problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and with teams
- Confidence and flexibility to occasionally travel within the UK
How to apply
For more information and to apply please send your CV to recruitment@hovertravel.com
Master
We're currently recruiting a master to join our team of dedicated pilots.
In order to take command of a hovercraft on this route, an individual must hold one of the following STCW95 Certificates of Competence (CoC);
- Master II/2 or 11/3, (Unlimited, <3000GT, or <500GT)
- Master II/3, limited to "Hovercraft less than 500GT on near-coastal voyages only"
- Appropriately qualified seafarers may apply to obtain this CoC issued by the MCA under STCW regulation II/3 as stated in MGN1856 and with reference to Annex D therein. In recognition of this, applications will be welcomed from holders of: Chief Mate II/2 or II/3 (Unlimited, or 3000GT)
How to apply
For more information and to apply please send your CV to recruitment@hovertravel.com
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.