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Careers at Wightlink

Our mission is to be the easiest way to cross the Solent with outstanding customer service and we’re always looking for those of you who can help us deliver on it.

We’re after passionate, customer-focused people across a huge variety of jobs and roles, from seasoned seafarers to shore-based staff working in our head office.

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About us

  • We’re the leading cross-Solent ferry operator, carrying 3.8 million people across the Solent ever year.

  • We have eight ferries running on three routes serving six ports - three on the mainland, in Hampshire, and three on the Isle of Wight.

  • We’re striving for a greener future, with a hybrid-energy flagship ferry and a host of environmentally friendly initiatives.

Wightlink staff member at Portsmouth Gunwharf port helps a customer

Why work for us

  • Competitive salary

  • Complimentary ferry travel, food and drink discounts and free parking

  • Benefits, including railway and retail discounts

  • Seafarers: work at sea but still go home at night

  • Generous annual leave allowance and company pension contributions

Member of staff at Wightlink's Portsmouth Gunwharf ticket office

Current vacancies

People and culture

We’re an equal opportunities employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. As long as you’re friendly, passionate and customer-focused, you could work for us.

Having ferry or marine industry experience is great but it’s not essential to starting your career with Wightlink – we’ll consider all applicants.

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, we proudly support those who have served our country and have a history of employing former armed forces recruits.

Our green agenda

We care about the environment, taking action to protect the sea, land and air that surrounds us. Find out about our Green Agenda and how you can help us achieve our eco ambitions. 

Read up on our environmental commitments
Victoria of Wight in Solent, Greenstar Gold logo 2019/2020