Deck Rating United Kingdom
Job description
Deck Rating (AB)
Out of Port
Working 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off
Great Harbour, Greenock, PA15 2AR
Full time, Permanent
Serco Maritime deliver maritime support packages tailored to our customers’ needs all delivered within a national accreditation framework. As owners and operators of specialist vessels, from harbour workboats to oceangoing support vessels, we provide world class integrated maritime services both in the UK and abroad.
Our vessels provide a range of support, which include for example: dive support, military training, submarine rescue exercises and target/test equipment deployment/recovery
The rotation for this role is 6 weeks on/ 6 weeks off. The vacancy offers an exciting opportunity for the right applicants to support a professional multi-skilled team operating on board deep sea vessels working Out of Port for customers who expect and deserve the best service.
Purpose of role:
The purpose of the Deck Rating is to act as the main labour force on board their appointed vessel. The Deck Rating will carry out a range of duties in the task of assisting in the safe operation of the vessel or the handling of its cargo.
Main duties:
Ship Husbandry / Operational Tasks.- Drive/operate deck machinery including cranes.
- Assist in repair and routine planned maintenance of ship’s equipment.
- To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment and emergency procedures.
- Be aware of the company SMS. Specifically, PTW / Tag Out Systems
- Be aware of the Shipboard Management Team and Shipboard Safety Committee
- Be familiar with safety routines. Ensuring necessary safeguards adhered to at all times.
This is a great opportunity to develop you career.
What you need to do the job:
Essential Qualifications:
- MCA AB Certificate
- STCW Basic Safety Courses / Refresher training.
- Unrestricted ENG1
- Methodical in approach
- Good standard of education
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be able to hold security clearance.
Desirable Qualifications:
Manual Handling- Crane Certification
- Manual Handling
What we offer
Pension – 6%- Childcare vouchers
- Bike4Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services/prisons sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Serco Benefits package
To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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