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.
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
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
HPRtalent assigns job seekers to various interim, permanent, and temporary positions. The niche agency has national coverage and caters to an array of sectors. These include Accountancy & Finance, Automotive, Banking, Catering & Hospitality, Environmental, IT, Legal, Merchandising, Project Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, and Warehousing & Distribution. From its Nottingham office, they typically work with blue-chip organisations.
6th Floor City Gate East, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5FS
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
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
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
The Retail Academy operates across the Travel Retail industry, supplying Salespersons in Fragrance, Skincare and Cosmetics. They have worked with over 20 brands that appear in UK airports, like Issey Miyake and Alaia Paris. Catering to full-time and part-time personnel needs, they have contacts with Brand Ambassadors, Promotional Staff and Counter Staff who are available for employee cover. Their head office is in Surrey.
95 Maybury Road, Hayes, Middlesex, GU21 5JL
The MBS Group is a recruitment firm that offers an executive search service. They work across multiple sectors, supplying quality personnel in Consumer Services, Fashion & Luxury, Lifestyle, Retail, Tech & Digital, Travel & Leisure, and many more. The company works with PLCs, private equity firms, startups, and private & family-owned businesses. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in London.
3 Primrose Mews, Sharpleshall Street, Camden Town, London, NW1 8YW
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
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
Stansted Airport Employment and Skills Academy is a national talent sourcing company that places staff in a wide variety of roles at all levels. They also cater to various clients in the Aviation, Commercial, and Hospitality industries. With a team based in Stansted, they also offer training to selected candidates in partnership with Harlow College.
B045, Enterprise House, Stansted Airport, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
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
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
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
Hoxton Circle is a boutique staffing and senior search firm that recruits for Accounting and Transformation jobs. They also make senior placements. Their services include conventional retained and contingent search, assessment days, working interviews and knowledge partner visits.
Broughton House, Sackville Street, Mayfair, Soho, London, W1S 3DG
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
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
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
Calculus Recruitment specialises in the provision of Office and Commercial roles on a permanent or temporary basis. The agency caters to local clients and candidates based in Ware, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
5 Nelson Court, Gladstone Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0AG
V & C helps fulfil the recruitment requirements of the Luxury and Premium markets. Sectors they support are Retailers & E-tailers, Luxury Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Services, Private Equity, Digital and Contracting & Servicing. Based in Borehamwood, they offer talent acquisition and advisory services to international brands like Walpole, CTO Lighting, Joma Jewellery and Abercrombie & Kent's Harrods Boutique. They were formed in 2013.
Kinetic business centre, Theobald St, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PJ
A multi-disciplinary talent-sourcing partner, Recruitment Avenue operates for national employers in the Child Care, Finance, Sales, and Travel verticals. The company sources on a permanent and temporary basis for various placements across all levels. These include Administrators, Car Valeters, Insurance Managers, Luxury Travel Consultants, and Sales Managers. For over nine years, Recruitment Avenue has also been providing advertising services.
3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Pathfinder Personnel is a provider of skilled candidates in the Port Operations, Industrial, Commercial and Driving sectors across the UK. The agency offers temporary, fixed term and permanent recruitment, as well as day/night/weekend shifts, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They have a Gangmasters Licence and they search for roles such as Car Lasher, Valeter, Baggage Handlers, Meet and Greet Reception Staff, and Car Driver.
Pilgrim House, Canute Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3FJ
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
Fraser Giles Partnership is an executive search firm offering its services exclusively to the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel, and Retail industries. The company works with a lot of companies from start-ups and private equity firms to blue-chip multinationals. They help businesses appoint for C-Suite and Non-Executive Director job roles. They also make placements in areas such as IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Corporate Affairs, etc.
56 Sloane Square, Chelsea, London, SW1W 8AX
Faststream specialises in delivering staffing solutions to the Maritime, Shipping, Cruise, Superyacht, and Energy sectors. They offer various services including permanent and contract placements, executive search, and recruitment campaigns. They cater to businesses of all sizes across offshore oil & gas, energy transition, ocean cruises, and more. Operating since 1999, they have offices across the EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Waterside Place, 5 Town Quay, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ
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
The Burford Recruitment Company, established in 2016, is an award-winning recruitment agency that provides temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment services to the Office & Professional, Creative & Marketing, Accountancy & Finance and Technical sectors across West Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.
Phoenix House, Tannery Yard Witney Street, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 4DQ
Lucam Consultancy is a multi-disciplined outsourcing firm with offices in St. Helens, Glasgow and Dubai that serve the Childcare, Education, Sales, Office, Health Care, and Medical Recruitment sectors. Established in 2004, the firm offers full-time vacancies and supports the Steve Prescott Foundation and James Bulger Memorial Trust.
Century House, Hardshaw St, Saint Helens, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1QW
The Recruitment Hub is a staffing firm that provides full-service recruitment solutions to the Commercial, HR & Recruitment, Marketing, Sales, and Technical sectors. They have worked with companies like Xero, Conergy, Star Digital, Conga, and Solatube. The agency recruits for roles like Internal Sales Specialist, Account Executive, Sales Development Executive, Sales Coordinator, Technical Project Manager, etc.
Mereditch Barn Hanney Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6AW
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
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
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
Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd is a multi-sector supplier of personnel to various permanent, temporary, and contract positions across the UK. They have been delivering candidates to a broad range of sectors, including Education, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Non-for-Profit, Retail, Hospitality, & Leisure, and Social Housing for over 12 years. Blue Octopus was recognsed as Best Online Candidate Experience by the Onrec Awards in 2019.
Octo House, 2 station Road, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3HX
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
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
JMS Recruitment is a Greenford-based multi-sector recruitment company for Accountancy & Finance, Automotive, IT, Marketing, Retail, Sales and more. Besides hiring for permanent, temporary and contract appointments of all levels, they also meet ad hoc personnel needs and provide managed service solutions, resource process outsourcing, and onsite management options. They were launched in 2010 and are licensed by the Gangmaster Licensing Authority.
4/6 Wadsworth Road, Bizspace Business Centre, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 7JJ
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.
62 Queen St, City of London, London, EC4R 1EB
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
CLD Recruitment specialises in filling vacancies within the Professional Office Services industry. They have been supplying staffing solutions to clients ranging from SMEs to blue-chip organisations since 2002. This Leeds-based agency offers roles such as Legal Secretary, Office Assistant, Sales / Telesales Executive, Administrator, Receptionist, Customer Service Advisor and Personal Assistant.
Unit 10 Pavilion Business Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2ES
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
Frankly Recruitment is a Commercial specialist recruitment company that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staffing solutions to many companies throughout the UK. Customer Service Advisor, Team Admin, Production Manager, Picker Packer, Warehouse Sorter, Finance Controller, Accountant, and Data Entry Administrator are some of the roles they recruit for. The company is based in Swindon, Wiltshire and was built in 2009.
Longworth Dr, Swindon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2BQ
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
Optimal Recruitment is your trusted partner in the world of talent acquisition. As a boutique recruitment agency, we specialise in serving a diverse range of industries, making us the ideal choice for organisations seeking top talent in Legal Service roles, HR, Accountancy and Finance, General Insurance, Risk, Compliance & Audit, Marketing, Business Development & Sales, Customer Service, Programme & Project Management, and Operational Management.
Horley Green House, Horley Green Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX6 4QG
Orchid House Solutions specializes in connecting exceptional talent with top-tier opportunities across various industries, Employers seeking skilled professionals and candidates looking for their next career move can rely on our personalized recruitment solutions to ensure the perfect fit every time.
84 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3AA
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
Flow are a specialist multi discipline recruitment agency, with national and international reach. We care for your career and assist in finding you the ideal position within your chosen field. We specialise in industries such as Leisure, Sports, Hospitality, Retail, Childcare amongst many others.
Delta House, 175-177 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1HR
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