Deckhand Barry, Wales
Job description
Why should you work for ABP?
· Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
· Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
· You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
· Receive competitive salary and benefits package.
· Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
· Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership
Associated British Ports South Wales consists of the Ports of Barry, Cardiff, Newport, Port Talbot, and Swansea. Collectively these ports handle more than 12 million tonnes of cargo every year and cover an area of 3,400 acres.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Deckhand to join our team based out of the Swansea and Barry Pilot Stations. As a Deckhand, you will play a crucial role in supporting the safe and efficient operations of our port facilities.
The shift pattern operates primarily on a rolling pattern of 12 days on 6 days off. When working a flexible approach is required, operating on a mixture of day shifts and tidal work.
Main Duties
- Assist the Pilot Launch Coxswain in the operation of the Pilot Launch.
- Assist the Coxswain to convey pilots and other authorized persons as requested by Cardiff Local Port Services and provide for the safe transfer of pilots and others to/from vessels as directed.
- Assist the Coxswain to maintain the launch in carrying out routing checks & maintenance and repairing minor defects.
- Ensure any defects are reported to the Coxswain.
- Ensure pilot ladders appear in good order and are rigged in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Assist in the investigation of pollution reports within the arear and take samples where required.
- Willing to undertake training to Coxswain.
- Any other duties as directed by the Operational Maintenance Supervisor.
Skills, experiences, qualifications, and competencies
Essential Requirements:
- Experience of working on small vessels, preferably power driven vessels.
- Computer literate including Word, Excel and Outlook to effectively handle company systems.
- Able to communicate via VHF radio to provide concise instruction to vessels arriving or departing
- Able to carry out routine tasks without supervision.
- Full UK driving licence & Own Transport.
Ideal:
- Working knowledge Marine Safety / Quality Management systems and procedures.
- Experience of operating commercial work boats and vessels under 24mtrs LOA.
With our Deckhands being on a tier system, their salary is structured in different levels or tiers, each corresponding to a certain level of experience, skill, or performance. In this context, it means that an employee's pay is not fixed but can increase as they meet certain training, experience & job responsibilities.
We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), a portion of which is incorporated into the shift pattern. Wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £29,483.00-£29,484.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barry, Vale of Glamorgan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DECKBAR01
