Wind Speed: 4.110kn
Wind Direction: 315.400°
Tide Height C.D.: 2.856m

Working For Brightlingsea Harbour

Brightlingsea Harbour has a local workforce who work year-round to ensure all users get the best experience possible.

We have varied roles, which quite literally change with the seasons.

In the Winter maintenance is the primary concern, incremental staff are required for:

  1. Marina Dredging
  2. Pontoon Jet washing
  3. Painting
  4. Planking Repairs
  5. Grounds Maintenance

In the Summer Marine operational staff are required for:

  1. Taxi Coxswains Days and evening
  2. Ferry Coxswains
  3. Charter Ferry Coxswains to Colchester, Rowhedge and Wivenhoe (must be commercially endorsed or hold an MCA issued COC)
  4. Harbour Assistants

we are also always looking for local suppliers who can work with the harbour to use local resources.

To operate any of the harbour vessels you must be qualified to at least RYA level 2 Powerboat, must be over 18 and ideally hold a First aid certificate.

Please send CV or requests for further detail to the Deputy Harbour Master, Harbour Office, 4 Copperas Road, Brightlingsea Essex CO7 0AP or