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Commercial Diver cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Commercial Diver
I am writing to apply for the Commercial Diver role at [Company Name]. With hands-on experience in underwater inspection, maintenance and construction, I am confident I can contribute safely and reliably to your dive team.
In my most recent role I completed a wharf pile inspection program across a working port. I identified cracked welds, corrosion and marine growth that were not visible from the surface, and logged each defect with measurements and photographs so the engineering team could prioritise repairs. My records helped schedule repairs during planned shutdowns rather than reacting to unplanned failures. I also worked on a pipeline repair using hydraulic tools and underwater welding, completing the task within the dive plan's bottom time and to the project's weld specification.
I want to work for [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I am ready to bring my ADAS certification, safety focus and practical dive skills to your team.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the chance to discuss how my experience fits your upcoming projects.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.