Seaman recruitment agencies typically work with transport clients to place ordinary or able seaman into vacancies on cruise ships. A seaman is recruited by a cruise ship's deck department and will usually be responsible for maintenance, lookout and operation duties.
Entry-level candidates will be hired as an ordinary seaman and will have to accrue a significant amount of 'sea time' before being considered for a more senior role. Ordinary seamen (OS) will report to the boatswain and carry out tasks such as cleaning, repairs and helping prepare for departures and mooring. Experience and the passing of examinations can see staff promoted to title of able seaman (AB). Able seaman may occasionally assist in the maintenance of the ship but will also complete navigation, lookout and machine operation duties.
Although a high level of credentials isn't necessarily required for seaman jobs, seaman recruitment firms will search for candidates with GCSEs in Maths, English and Science. Applicants looking to further strengthen their position in the market might wish to consider gaining specific qualifications in areas such as catering, logistics, transport or engineering. On the job training will be provided for ordinary seaman and those wanting to rise to the next grade will need to attain an Efficient Deckhand Certificate before being granted an Able Seaman Certificate. Lifeboat and safety qualifications will also be needed. Entry salaries for seaman in the UK tends to be between £10,000 - £15,000, however gaining AB or management status can see this become £28,000+.
A seaman recruitment agency will conduct skill and qualification checks to ensure that candidates are a perfect match for their cruise ship clients' maritime vacancies. Successful candidates will be able to work as part of a crew, demonstrate manual dexterity and have a high level of fitness. Only applicants who pass a consultants' pre-assessment checks will receive positive contact from cruise ship employers.
Flow are a specialist multi discipline recruitment agency, with national and international reach. We specialise in sourcing the best Talent available on the market for our clients Travel Industry opportunities, across the UK and Internationally.
Blackfriars Foundry, 156 Blackfriars Rd, London, London, SE1 8EN
Lightning Travel is a Huntingdon-based full-service headhunting firm that provides workforce solutions to the Luxury Travel & Lifestyle industry. The agency was formerly known as This is Beyond and was established by Chris King in 2019. They typically recruit for Luxury Travel Specialist, Sales Manager, Social Media & Content Manager, Private Travel Designer, Marketing Manager, and more.
Chapel Studios Ferrars Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3DH
Travel Trade Recruitment delivers permanent and temporary staffing solutions from entry-stage to senior management roles within the Travel industry across the UK. They commenced operations in 2001 and have offices in London, Crawley, Birmingham, and Manchester.
4 Floor, Dawson House 5 Jewry Street, City of London, London, EC3N 2EX
Excellent Recruitment specialises in the provision of professionals within the Cruise industry. Since they began in 2000, they have catered to candidates across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Their remit covers a broad spectrum of Entertainment, Hotel Operations, Youth Department, Entertainment Technician, as well as Disney Cruise roles. They are an MLC2006-approved agency.
Eliot House 1469 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9RT
Concilium Search has been making placements for interim, project-based, senior management and executive roles within the Life Sciences, IT, Industrials, and Management Consulting industries since 2015. With over 50 employees worldwide, and three offices in London, New York and Amsterdam, they are able to place candidates in more than 40 countries. CS takes pride in winning several accolades such as the Queens Award for Enterprise in 2021.
31 Bury Street, London, City of London, London, EC3A 5AR
Beauchamp Partners is a specialist recruitment agency that offers its expertise in placing staff into Private Household roles such as Housekeeper, Chef, Estate Manager, and Gardener. They have over 30 years of recruitment experience. Beauchamp Partners works with clients nationally and globally; these include clients looking for permanent and temporary staff for yachts, planes, private villas, and chalets.
14a Eccleston Street, Chelsea, London, SW1W 9LT
Redwood Search delivers Business Support recruitment solutions domestically with a focus on Worcester, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. In addition to hiring permanent and temporary staff, they have also been opening internship and freelance opportunities since 2016. They were finalists in the 2019 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards and are members of TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
9b Malvern Gate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4BN
Positively Different Solutions is a multi-sector recruitment agency covering Digital, Professional areas like Finance, Business Development and Legal and Industrial verticals like Manufacturing, Production and Engineering. Their reach spans nationwide from their office in Middlewich, offering permanent, temporary and contract positions since 2018. They are also a certified Disability Confident Committed and Mental Health Committed Employer.
14 Seddon St, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9DT
80-20 Contracting Ltd, established in 2002, sources candidates across Retail, Hospitality and Leisure. They mainly focus on hiring for the Operations, Buying, Merchandising, E-Commerce, Marketing and HR functions. With a reach that spans nationwide, they have amassed a client portfolio that consists of institutions like Coffee #1 and Mountain Warehouse.
70 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2HT
36t-hub, with over 20 years of experience under their belt, specialises in Travel Retail recruitment. Markets they support include Airport & Aviation, Retail, Warehouse & Supply Chain Management, Events & Hospitality and Technology. They have over 500 active candidates, which enables them to serve organisations like airports, retailers, brands, media firms and out-of-home advertising agencies across Europe. They are headquartered in Cobham.
Silverlea, Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1DS
Aviation Personnel is a recruitment agency dealing in the Aviation, Driving and Care industries. They help job seekers into freelance, full-time, part-time, temporary and internship opportunities. Founded in 2003, the agency is contactable 24/7 and serves clients in the UK.
8, Radius Park, Faggs Rd, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 0NG
Stellamar Employment Solutions supplies Technical professionals to the Maritime industry, covering Seagoing, Ship Management, Commercial Shipping, and Ship Design & Construction vacancies. They also cater to the Hospitality and Ultra-High Net Worth sectors globally, covering premium employers such as cruises, luxury hotels, resorts, private jets, villas, and more. Their client database include the Royal Carribean, Porto Montenegro, and more.
12 Hay Hill, Mayfair, London, W1J 8NR
Trinity Bridge mainly performs executive search across the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure verticals. They are often on the lookout for Chief Executive Officers, Non Executive Directors and the like, recruiting them to empower functions like Commercial, Finance and Food & Beverages. Following their director's experience of over 12 years, they were founded in Bloomsbury to support private businesses, portfolio companies, hotels, restaurants and more.
16 Theobald's Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8SL
Hunter-Miller is a multi-sector executive search agency that specialises in supplying professional talents in the following sectors: B2B, Consumer Goods, Digital, Fintech, Private Equity, and Retail. Aside from Executive Search, they also offer other services such as interim, outplacement, assessment, and business intelligence. Hunter-Miller also supports Better Business Act.
146 Buckingham Palace Road, Chelsea, London, SW1W 9TR
Established in 1998, C&M Travel Recruitment works within the Travel and Leisure sectors. They offer UK wide staffing solutions for temporary, permanent and control roles from their Manchester, Surrey and London offices.
Becket House, 36 Old Jewry, Marylebone, London, EC2R 8DD
Heathrow Personnel is an independent specialist that supplies Airfreight and Airline staff. The firm recruits in Heathrow, its surrounding areas, and throughout the Uk. They have been operating since 1988.
CO/ The Ferry Point Ferry Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9LQ
Opus Recruitment Services delivers recruitment solutions in IT, Technology, Finance and Engineering, putting forward permanent and contract technical and executive candidates. Launched in 2008, they have assisted clients like Sony, Toyota and Burberry, and have received over 20 accolades including a Best Recruitment Company to Work For award from Recruitment International. They have seven offices around the globe and a head office in Bristol.
Becket House, 36 Old Jewry, City of London, London, EC2R 8DD
Safe Hands Technical Recruitment is a niche agency that focuses on handling Aircraft Maintenance, Pilot, Instructor, Engineer, Designer, and Aviation Executive roles. They are equipped with an international network of clients and candidates, and they execute both contract and permanent placements. Their consultants offer 24/7 support. Safe Hands is based in Lancaster.
St Marys Gate, Priory Close, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1XB
Greycoat Lumleys provides Private Domestic staff globally. They have divisions for recruiting individuals in Private Estates, Childcare & Education, Catering & Hospitality, Corporate, and Skis & Yachts. They are also licensed to place permanent workers in Switzerland. They were founded in 1996 and have offices in Edinburgh, London, the North of England and Switzerland. They are a part of Empresaria Group which has locations in 19 countries.
1 Hill Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 3JP
Mum, established in 2019, meets the staffing requirements of an array of employers in the Hospitality and Leisure verticals. With a team based in London, they also cover the Catering, Recreation, Sports, and Travel divisions. Mum operates nationwide and aids in meeting appointments across all levels. These include Commercial Director, Director of Operations, Executive Chef, Group Financial Controller, and Marketing Manager.
Pharmacy Chambers, High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6AP
Hotel Recruitment Services Ltd extends its expertise across Hospitality, Leisure, and Travel markets nationwide and internationally. Headquartered in London, they find staff who seek either contract, permanent, or temporary positions at all levels. The entity leverages its more than 30 years of combined experience in sourcing the likes of Cluster Sales Managers, Directors of Sales, Key Account Managers, Reservations Managers, and Social Media Managers.
Suite 303, 7 Francis Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DW
Urbanberry Recruitment delivers Travel recruitment solutions with a focus on Corporate Travel and Travel Technology. Additionally they hire for positions in Customer Service, Sales, Account Management and Office Support. Incorporated in 2017, they source applicants for vacancies like Private Jet Broker, Group Flight Coordinator, Global Fares Specialist, Business Travel Consultant and Account Executive. Their main office can be found in Poplar.
35 Beaufort Court, Admirals Way, Poplar, London, E14 9XL
Hunter Jameson is a boutique agency that provides recruitment services to the following industries: Media, Retail, Consumer Products, and Leisure & Hospitality. The agency is based in London and its areas of expertise include Finance & Accounting, Strategy & Business Development, and Executive.
14 Gray's Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8HN
DCV Technologies is an ARC and FSQS accredited recruitment consultancy that provides opportunities for candidates and personnel for clients in the IT, Travel, Engineering, and Manufacturing space. The firm is a part of the Nexus group and they operate 24/7 from their global offices. They've previously sourced and placed for positions such as Fire Service Manager, Java Full Stack Developer, IT Support Agent, and Injection Mould Setter.
79 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1LF
Anthony Gregg Partnership is an Executive Search firm that is located in London. They cover the Retail, Luxury, Travel, Hospitality, and Leisure sectors. Aside from Executive recruitment, they also offer a variety of coaching services, executive outplacement services & support, talent mapping, assessment services, and more solutions.
2 Allen Street, Kensington, London, W8 6BH
Lawson Ware Limited is a recruitment company that specialises in headhunting and executive search and selection. They recruit for a variety of sectors such as FinTech, Insurance, PropTech, Telecommunications, Digital, Travel & Lifestyle, and Online Retail. The agency places talent in various disciplines including Project Management, Operations, Marketing & PR, HR, and Commercial & Strategy. They are based in Surrey.
Coveham House, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3EP
Founded in 1998, Dome Recruitment Group is an executive recruitment firm that specialises in recruiting for Digital, Travel, Cyber, Defence, Technology, Media and Telecommunications jobs throughout the UK and Europe. The agency offers contract staffing, permanent recruitment, and executive search services to its clients. Some roles they fill include Data Python Developer, Hardware Installation Engineer, and Software Architect.
Priory House, 35, Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3RX, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3RX
MRP Global is a multi-sector supplier of permanent, temporary, and contract personnel to a diverse range of employers nationwide and abroad. The firm primarily focuses on offering their expertise in the Business & Technology sectors, and also cover the following verticals: Data, Fashion, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Sales, Technology, and Travel. MRP Global delivers various products such as AZURE, CRM, Hybris, Java, and Oracle.
5th Floor, 43 London wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TF
AB Consultancy delivers permanent and temporary recruitment solutions in Retail, Hospitality and Leisure, hiring for Operations and Head Office positions in Digital, HR, Supply Chain, Property, Health & Safety and more. Their portfolio has over 18,000 candidates and customers which include Disney Stores, Pizza Hut, Starbucks Coffee Company, Strada and The Body Shop. They are situated in Rugby and have been recruiting throughout the UK since 2011.
Ryefield, Halfway Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6RD
Gifted and Talented Recruitment is a trusted staff provider for the UK Accounting, Business Consultancies, Hotel, Legal, Logistics, Professional Services, Renewables, and Travel markets. From their London and Lincolnshire offices, they hire skilled staff to fill roles at all levels on a contract, temporary, and permanent basis.
Warden House, 37 Manor Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LX
Mash Group are recruitment specialists that delivers multi-sector solutions by fulfilling various permanent roles. From its Yeovil branch, they deal with Business Support, Engineering & Trade, Health Care, PR & Marketing, and Professional Services verticals. With national reach, the firm sources Healthcare Assistants, Marketing Coordinators, and Technical Sales Specialists. They have won the Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday award.
Yeovil Innovation Centre, Office 32 Copse Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RN
Established in 1991, PSD Group is an international employment agency with over 70 executive consultants, operating out of four global offices, that recruits across all sectors.
Basildon House 7-11 Moorgate, City of London, London, EC2R 6AF
ERC Search Ltd recruits for Strategy, Commercial and Data Analytics professions in multiple sectors, like Financial & Business Services, Telecommunications, Retail & Leisure, Health Care & Life Sciences and Energy & Utilities. With an office in Bishop's Stortford, they have been aiding enterprises of all sizes, from start-ups up to global corporations. Founded in 2013, their client portfolio includes ESPN, Jaguar, Lloyds Bank, Dyson and Amazon.
Clockhouse, Butt Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1BN
ARC Support Ltd is a recruitment firm established in 2021 in Luton. They mainly satisfy permanent and contract personnel requirements in Aviation, Security Administration and IT, utilising their experience in sectors like Construction, Food & Beverages, Engineering, Financial Services and Technology fields like Data Science and Quality Assurance. They have amassed a client portfolio that includes Aelia Duty Free, Ted Baker and TRG Concession.
ID Unit Building 72- 104 Frank lester way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9NQ
With teams based in Birmingham, Cambridge, and Longcross, Bond Recruitment covers various industries nationwide. They hire qualified personnel on a permanent and temporary basis. The recruitment specialist provides their expertise to clients in the following sectors: Architecture, Banking & Finance, Construction, Education, Hospitality, IT, Marketing, Media, Nursing, Office Administration, PR & Communications, Sales, and Technical Engineering.
Kings Court, 17 School Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 8JG
WP Recruitment is a staffing business that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staff to multiple industry sectors in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles like Office Supervisor, Kitchen Production Assistant, Electrician, Supply Chain Coordinator, Marine Engineer, Works Planners, and more. They are members of the REC and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. The agency was founded in 1989.
Corner House, 68-70 Lugley Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5ET
NXT Recruitment is an agency in Carlisle that was founded in 2014. The company offers various temporary and permanent job vacancies for industry sectors like Commercial, Engineering, Industrial, and Hospitality. Some positions they recruit for include Quality Assurance, Sales Advisor, Payroll, Diesel Fitter, IT Manager, Rural Surveyor, and more. Their services extend throughout Cumbria and into Southern Scotland.
ModVillage, Baron Way, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0LJ
Anderson Recruitment is a consultancy based in Gloucester. They recruit for a wide range of industries such as Finance, Administration, Construction, Customer Service, Legal, Retail, Travel, and more. Some of the roles they deal with are Customer Service Administrator, Commercial Coordinator, 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, Construction Site Operative, Digital Marketing Specialist, and Estate Agent.
Anderson House Business Centre, 9 School Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PJ
PDR Group, taking pride in having over 30 years of recruitment knowledge, assists commercial and industrial institutions in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London in their staffing requirements. They work on permanent and temporary assignments in accounting, construction, engineering, HR, IT, operations and other fields. They are located in Tunbridge Wells and have a client catalogue that includes Cuisine Studios, Re-Go Autoparts Ltd and Infor.
First Floor 33 Mount Pleasant Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PN
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
Suite 2A, Tower House High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SQ
Established in 2012, Zachary Daniels is a multi-sector recruitment agency with offices in Cheshire, London, Northern Ireland and Scotland. They specialise in the staffing of Merchandisers to Managers across the UK, and work with serval large companies including Boots, River Island, Farmfood and Topshop. They operate in the Retail Operations, Hospitality & Leisure, Retail, Senior Appointments, HR, Finance and Marketing industries placing international candidates.
Forsyth House Cromac Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 8LA
Kemp is a specialist Bournemouth recruitment agency for the commercial vehicle market. They source mechanics and engineers for roles in agriculture, plant, and waste management. From their office on the South Coast, they fill full-time and part-time positions across the UK.
3 Trinity, 161 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1JU