Belfast Lough Pilotage Services Ltd are seeking to create a pool of potential candidates for entry to the Belfast Pilots Co-Operative as openings occur in the future.

BLPS provide pilotage services to Belfast Harbour, Larne Port and independent jetties within Belfast Lough.  We undertake duties onboard a diverse range of vessel types and sizes, including project movements for the offshore industry and ship repair / drydocking at the Harland & Wolff shipyards.

The ideal candidate will meet the following minimum entry criteria;

• Valid STCW ’95 Master Unlimited II/2 Certificate of Competency
• Full UK driving license (or equivalent)
• Fluent in the use of the English language
• Right to live and work in N. Ireland
• To be permanently resident less than one hours’ drive from Belfast Harbour

To apply, please send your CV to: enquiries@belfastpilots.com

Applications for the next round of interviews must be received no later than
17:00, 30th October 2025