Lightermen

Founded in the midlate 1800s and incorporated over 125 years ago in 1896 as W.M. Cory & Son Cory has evolved from a coal distribution company on the river Thames into one of the UKs leading recycling and waste management companies.

We are excited to be recruiting for several positions of Lighterman due to the expansion of our operation and our new R2 Energy from Waste Plant coming online in 2026. The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Captain and Mate in all aspects of a safe and efficient towage operation including but not limited to the maintenance of safety equipment on both tug and barges the making up of tows and the mooring/unmooring of barges at wharves and buoys. There will also be an element of wharf-based working attached to the role.

Key elements of the role:

Successful candidates will oversee the:

The mooring unmooring and making up tows of barges in a safe and seamanlike manner.

Full compliance with all international national local and company safety and environmental legislation regulations codes procedures and guidance.

The maintenance of all safety equipment on the tug.

Pumping out the compartments in barges as directed by the Captain.

Reporting of all incidents and safety hazards in accordance with the specified procedure.

Reporting of any defects on the tug and/or barges to the appropriate person.

Full participation in emergency exercises.

Assisting in the training of apprentices.

To undertake any other duties that are relevant to the position.

The individual we are looking for will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge skills and experience:

Boat master License (T1 L2) or equivalent.

Fire Fighting (STCW or BML approved)

Personal Sea Survival Techniques.

First Aid.

GMDSS radio licence

Flexible working travel to London Wharves will be required as necessary.

In addition the following skills and experience are desirable:

• Waste Management (waste oils/WEE/hazardous materials

• Small Ships Radar

• Lighterage/Marine Civil Engineering industry experience

• Towage experience/endorsement

• Marine licensing

• Manual handling

• IT Skills