SMS Towage

Careers

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals, start a rewarding career with SMS Towage

Our success stories

Learn about some of the SMS team & what they love

Employee Testimonials

“SMS really looked after me, they have put me through lots of courses and accreditations to support my progress within the role.”

Scott Arrowsmith - Captain

“SMS is really growing, we are investing in more tugs and our people every year. Its truly a pleasure to be a part of the team.”

Callum - Training Master

Vacancies

Do you think you have what it takes to become a member of the SMS team? Whether you have years of experience in the workboat industry or if you are entering into a new and exciting career in towage, if you’re passionate about towage, we’d love to hear from you.

See the positions currently available with SMS Towage. We also offer full-time apprenticeship programs for those wishing to join the SMS crews of tomorrow.

Apprenticeships

To us, the Towage industry is more than just our job – it’s our way of life. We care about the future of our industry, so it’s important to us that the Towage trade thrives into the future, and we are making efforts to ensure its success by training the next generation of shipmasters and crew.

Tug Masters

SMS Towage are the largest independent marine towage provider in the UK and are looking to recruit Tug Master's with ASD tug experience to work on our tugs based in the UK.

Applicants must have ASD tug experience and as a minimum hold a valid Yachtmaster Coastal qualification.

Successful applicant will be required to hold an ENG1 medical certificate and all relevant STCW certificaton.

Applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK, such as EU settled status or british frontier workers permit.

This is a time-for-time live onboard position.

For more information please email jobs@smstowage.com

To apply please submit a covering letter along with your CV with the subject "Tug Master 2024" to the above email address

Due to the high volume of applicants we receive it is not always possible to reply to all.

If you have not received a reply from us within 14 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.  

Chief / Second Engineers

SMS Towage are the largest independent marine towage provider in the UK and are looking to recruit Chief Engineers to work on our tugs based in the Tees and South Wales.

Applicants must hold a COC minimum 3000kw or 2nd Chief Engineer with an endorsment

Successful applicant will be required to hold an ENG1 medical certificate and all valid relevant STCW certification.

Applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK, such as EU settled status or british frontier workers permit.

This is a time-for-time, live onboard position.

For more information please email jobs@smstowage.com

To apply please submit a covering letter along with your CV with the subject "Chief Engineer 2024" to the above email address

Due to the high volume of applicants we receive it is not always possible to reply to all.

If you have not received a reply from us within 14 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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Contact Us

SMS Towage Limited.

Ocean House, Waterside Park,

Livingstone Road, Hessle, East

Yorkshire, England, HU13 0EG

Email:

Humber: +44 (0)1482 350 999

Bristol Channel: +44 (0)1633 920 920

Belfast: +44 (0)28 9018 3333

North East: +44 (0)1642 917777

SMS Towage Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales.
Registration Number: 452 7156 VAT Registration Number: 8166 60719

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