Thames Patrol Deckhand *12-month Fixed Term Contract*

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Job title: Thames Patrol Deckhand *12-month Fized Term Contract* Department: Harbour Master Department Grade: 10 Salary: £40,553.75 per annum (inclusive of a 10% operational allowance and a 15% shift allowance, base pay is £32,443 per annum) Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months. Base: Gravesend, Kent Closing date: 8th June 2026: Interview date: 15th June 2026 Who we are: The Port of London Authority (PLA) is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames, overseeing the UK’s largest port—95 miles of the River Thames from the Estuary to Teddington in West London. Our mission is to keep river users safe, protect and enhance the environment, and promote the use of the river for recreation, trade, and travel. The role: The Port of London Authority (PLA) is recruiting a Thames Patrol Deckhand for the lower district, operating from our base in Gravesend. This exciting role puts you at the forefront of our operations on the river. Our vessels ensure the safety of navigation on the Thames through routine patrols, monitoring river works and vessels, responding to incidents, and enforcing regulations & Pilot transfer. As part of the Chief Harbour Master’s department, you will be a k...