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Benjamin Faulkner

Benjamin Faulkner

Isle of Wight,United Kingdom

Summary

I am Ben, a 22 year old ambitious sailor from the Isle of Wight. I have always had a keen interest in sailing starting in dinghies from a young age, which soon developed into a job working in the marine industry at a local harbour where the sailing club was based. This allowed myself to work doing passion every day. I am motivated, trustworthy and a reliable person. During the years spent in the industry, I have developed many skills required to help run and maintain vessels, whilst being responsible for over 1000 seagoing sailors in my early twenties. The personal aim is to have a long-term career in the marine industry, further any training and pass on skills to others. I am motivated, energetic and open to new, different and difficult challenges; placing myself in positions that both test and educate me for growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Seasonal Flotilla Skipper

Sailing Holidays
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Full build up and rigging of boats pre-season
  • Skippering and maintaining 12 boat fleet
  • Movement of vessels from 32-50ft
  • Dealing with holiday clientele
  • Arranging flotilla route to expectations and safety (Weather permitting)
  • Consistent Maintenance of Deck fittings, rigging and sails, prop/shaft system
  • Fixing issues and solving problems on the move
  • Lay up and de-rigging of fleet
  • Management and use of spares for rigging, fittings etc
  • Trained new crew members in safety protocols and established processes to foster top performance.

Housekeeping Porter

Warner Leisure Hotels
Isle of Wight
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Driving company buggy
  • Picking up and dropping off linen to housekeepers
  • Collecting stock and linen deliveries and storing correctly and tidily
  • Ensuring public areas and gardens are tidy
  • Assistance to Housekeepers where needed

Ferry Terminal Operative

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
Isle of Wight
11.2024 - 12.2025
  • Catching lines for Wightlink ferries
  • Working with ferry bosun to board foot passengers including dangerous goods sailings
  • Use of hydraulic ramps for both foot passengers and vehicles
  • Communication over handheld radio with Vehicle coordinators
  • Being a reliable on call worker

Maintenance Team Member (Winter only)

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Maintenance of indoor and outdoor public areas
  • Clearing local rubbish bins
  • Sanding and painting of outdoor woodwork and furniture
  • Routine cleaning of diesel pumps and filters
  • Fitting solar panels
  • Clearing areas for storage

Leisure Team Member

Warner Leisure Hotels
Isle of Wight
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Lifeguarding
  • Safe Instruction and management of activities (Rifle shooting, Archery, Axe Throwing)
  • Use of pool chemicals in pool plant room (COSHH)
  • Cleaning of public areas (Poolside, changing rooms, lobby area)
  • Dealing with holiday clientele

Harbour facilities assistant (Seasonal)

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
Isle of Wight
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Taking mooring fees and handling money/transactions
  • Answering phone calls for bookings
  • Cleaning office facilities, showers and toilets
  • Tender operation and moving of vessels
  • Assisting berthing masters in the harbour

Fuel Berth Operative

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
Isle of Wight
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Full Operation of fuel pontoon and pumps
  • Berthing assistance for oncoming vessels
  • Stock Taking and restocking where necessary
  • Communication with Harbour Masters (Handheld VHF)

Education

Yachtmaster Offshore - Commercially Endorsed, Yachtmaster Offshore practical and theory, PBL2, Short Range Radio Certificate (VHF), STCW Safety training, PDSD, Experience sailing The Solent and English Channel

UKSA
Cowes
09.2021 - 12.2021

BTEC and A Level - Sport BTEC Level 3 Pass, Media Studies A level

Island Innovation VI Form
Isle Of Wight
09.2018 - 03.2020

GCSE - Grades 4-9 in: Sports studies, Geography, Photography, English literature and language, Mathematics, Science

Medina College
Isle Of Wight
09.2013 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Knowledge of Sailing
  • Boat Handling
  • Photography Skills
  • Good Seamanship
  • Local Ionian Knowledge
  • Money Handling
  • Rescue Swimming
  • Watchkeeping
  • Cleaning
  • Communication Skills
  • Radio (VHF)
  • Safety Principles
  • Knowledge of Maritime Sector
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Safety Training
  • Stock Control
  • First Aid and Preparedness
  • Physical Strength
  • Innovation
  • Passionate
  • Punctuality
  • Team Working and Leadership
  • Trustworthiness
  • Individual work

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 05/05/02
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Available from 01/03/25 (Pending ENG1 medical renewal)
  • Non Smoker
  • No Tattoos

Languages

English

Timeline

Housekeeping Porter

Warner Leisure Hotels
01.2025 - 02.2025

Ferry Terminal Operative

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
11.2024 - 12.2025

Maintenance Team Member (Winter only)

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
11.2023 - 01.2025

Seasonal Flotilla Skipper

Sailing Holidays
04.2023 - 11.2024

Leisure Team Member

Warner Leisure Hotels
04.2022 - 04.2023

Yachtmaster Offshore - Commercially Endorsed, Yachtmaster Offshore practical and theory, PBL2, Short Range Radio Certificate (VHF), STCW Safety training, PDSD, Experience sailing The Solent and English Channel

UKSA
09.2021 - 12.2021

Harbour facilities assistant (Seasonal)

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
05.2020 - 09.2021

Fuel Berth Operative

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
06.2019 - 09.2021

BTEC and A Level - Sport BTEC Level 3 Pass, Media Studies A level

Island Innovation VI Form
09.2018 - 03.2020

GCSE - Grades 4-9 in: Sports studies, Geography, Photography, English literature and language, Mathematics, Science

Medina College
09.2013 - 07.2018
Benjamin Faulkner