We are frequently asked about what job opportunities are available with CRC so, with this in mind we wanted to put together a brief overview of what is required to join the team.
Full time jobs with CRC
CRC are currently recruiting a full-time vessel master to be based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, working at Scroby Sands Offshore Wind Farm. This poisition is working set rotations of 2 weeks on/off throughout the year including weekends and bank holidays, please visit our Facebook page for more information.
Freelance Jobs
We are always looking for experienced and qualified masters and crew. We operate throughout the year, mostly around the UK coast, Europe and Scandinavia.
We do not guarantee freelance work, and projects can last from one day, upto several months. However, our pay rates are competitive to reflect this.
Freelance Masters – minimum qualifications
These are the minimum qualifications for masters.
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Power – commercially endorsed
- STCW95 Basic Training (Firefighting, Sea Survival and First aid must be renewed every 5 years)
- VHF Short Range Radio
- ENG1 Medical
- MCA Radar Training – *Desirable
- MCA Electronic Charts Plotters Training – *Desirable
We also have vessels and projects where a M200 or M500 may be required.
Freelance Crew – minimum qualifications
These are the minimum qualifications for crew.
- STCW95 Basic Training (Firefighting, Sea Survival and First aid must be renewed every 5 years)
- ENG1 Medical
- MCA Radar Training – *Desirable
- MCA Electronic Charts Plotters Training – *Desirable
*Please note, due to new MCA rules some of our vessels now require skippers and crew to hold MCA Radar and MCA Electronic Chart plotter training. As of December 2026, this requirement will be rolled out to all UK workboats fitted with radars, and chart plotters which will affect every vessel in our CRC fleet. With this in mind, we are highly recommending you consider taking these courses.
Recommended training companies
We do not offer training or advice on training. We do however recommend these firms.
- powerboat-training-uk.co.uk based in Poole for RYA training.
- fireaid.com based in Hythe near Southampton for STCW training.
If you are qualified
We hope to hear from you. Please e-mail your certification alonge with your CV to gemma@crc.local and we will be in touch.