Boat crew and helmsmen (m/f/d)

with a valid Class B boatmaster’s license and a VHF radiotelephone operator’s certificate

Get off to a flying start with us in 2027!

Your workplace is the Havel. Your passion is shipping. ⚓

Do you love the water, know what life on board is like, and are you looking for a new professional challenge? Then Schifffahrt in Potsdam is the perfect place for you!

Imagine your workday beginning with a view over the Havel River, as the first rays of sunlight illuminate the palace landscape of Potsdam. Instead of an ordinary workplace, you’ll find a diverse fleet, a well-coordinated team, and the opportunity to live out your passion for the maritime world, day after day.

Whether aboard our modern passenger vessels, our innovative hybrid passenger ship, or our historic steamboat—no two ships are alike, and no two workdays are the same. As a boatswain or helmsman (m/f/d), you are a vital member of our crew, working alongside your colleagues to ensure that our passengers experience Potsdam, Berlin, and the beautiful Havel landscape at their very best.

We look for people who are ready to roll up their sleeves, take on responsibility, and find joy in making a difference together. We offer you not just a secure place on board, but also the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Would you like to take the next step and stand on the bridge yourself as the person in command of the vessel? We will then support you along your path with relevant qualification and advancement opportunities.

With us, you can look forward to a collegial working environment, short decision-making paths, attractive earning potential—including supplements and bonuses—and a shift-planning process that takes your personal preferences into account whenever possible. Whether you prefer to work as part of a fixed, permanent crew or as a flexible team member gaining experience across our diverse fleet, we will work with you to find the perfect fit.

We are not looking for people who simply want a job. We are looking for colleagues who live and breathe the shipping industry, possess a strong team spirit, and are eager to set a course for the future together with us.

Does this sound like your next career step? Then come aboard and become part of the shipping industry in Potsdam!

We offer you

Attractive, performance-based compensation: Look forward to fair pay that reflects your qualifications, experience, and commitment.
An extraordinary workplace: work where others go on vacation – on the beautiful waters of Potsdam, Berlin, and Brandenburg.
- 50% Sunday premium: You receive a 50% premium for work performed on Sundays.
- 100% public holiday premium: Any work you perform on public holidays is compensated with a 100% premium.
A diverse and exciting fleet: From modern passenger vessels and innovative hybrid-powered craft to historic steamships – with us, you will get to know a wide variety of ships and their unique characteristics.
€50 monthly non-cash benefit: In addition to your salary, you receive a non-cash benefit worth €50 per month.
Individual assignment planning: Whether you are assigned to a specific, permanent vessel or work as a floater across various ships, we take your personal preferences into account whenever possible when planning your assignments.
Career advancement opportunities: Would you like to develop further and one day stand on the bridge as a ship’s captain? We will support you on your path and offer you relevant qualification and further training opportunities.
Responsibility and autonomy: Take on diverse tasks, contribute your experience, and play an active role in shaping ship operations.
Additional bonuses: We reward exceptional performance and commitment with additional bonuses.
A strong team and flat hierarchies: with us, you can expect a collegial work environment, mutual support, short decision-making paths, and an open, collaborative culture.
Tradition meets the future: Become part of an established Potsdam-based shipping company that combines a long-standing heritage with modern technology and forward-looking ideas.
Centrally located workplace with good transport links: Our home base in Potsdam is easily accessible by public transport, as well as by bicycle or car.

Your tasks

Safe vessel operation: You will assist our skippers in the safe execution of our scheduled, sightseeing, and special cruises on the waterways of Potsdam, Berlin, and Brandenburg.
Arrival and departure maneuvers: You will handle the lines, secure and release our passenger vessels, and ensure safe operations at the piers.
Nautical deck operations: You carry out the necessary work on deck and ensure that our vessels remain safe and operational at all times.
Assistance with navigation: As a helmsman, you support the ship’s master with nautical tasks and carry out duties in accordance with your qualifications and the applicable regulations.
Assisting our passengers: You help ensure that our passengers can board and alight safely, and you are available to answer their questions in a friendly and helpful manner.
Safety on board: You ensure compliance with our safety regulations and participate in safety drills as well as emergency management.
Care and maintenance: You will assist with the regular cleaning, upkeep, and technical maintenance of our passenger vessels.
Winter tasks: Outside of the peak season, you will assist with the maintenance, repair, and upkeep work required for our fleet.
Teamwork: You will work closely with our ship captains and other crew members, contributing to the smooth operation of the vessel.

What we wish for

A completed vocational training program in inland navigation, or an equivalent, documented qualification as a boatswain or helmsman.
A valid boatman’s service book with an appropriate qualification entry as boatswain or helmsman.
Ideally, experience in passenger shipping.
Nautical and technical understanding, as well as knowledge of procedures on board.
Reliability, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to work in a team.
A friendly and well-groomed appearance when interacting with our passengers.
Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays during the operating season.

Online Application

Have we sparked your interest? Then get in touch with us right away. Our team looks forward to receiving your application.

personal@weisse-flotte-potsdam.de

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