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 - Maintenance Engineer
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the craft at Ryde are maintained in accordance with the relevant maintenance schedule.
Main areas of responsibility:
- Ensure that all maintenance requirements are provided in accordance with current legislation, MCA requirements and maintenance schedules.
- Attend training and to maintain a satisfactory knowledge of all operational and safety procedures which will allow for successful completion of all mandatory tests.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, management and external contractors, carrying out all duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with management, supervisors and co-workers.
- Execution of preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
- Conduct scheduled checks on craft, parts and ground equipment.
- Diagnose and repair faults and breakdown problems.
- Overhaul and replace parts according to maintenance schedule.
- Maintenance of safety equipment ensuring within certification dates.
- Conducting quality inspections on all work carried out.
- Responding to craft breakdowns and dealing with emergency breakdowns as they occur.
- Recommending cost efficient engineering solutions.
- Ensure compliance with all Company Quality Management System, and regulatory body requirements.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with documented safe working practices and in accordance with Permits to Work and department engineering risk assessments.
- Take responsibility for personal Health and Safety; and that of others in the working environment.
- Working required shifts to maintain the Hovertravel operational service.
- Working on-call as required by Supervisors and in accordance with the shift requirements.
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.