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Location: Faslane, Helensburgh, G84 8HL
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent, 48 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Serco Maritime Services 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, target/test equipment deployment/recovery and passenger transfers.
We have an opening for a Able Seafarer to join our existing team at HMNB Clyde based in Faslane. The role of the Able Seafarer is to support the Master / Mate in the daily duties of the day-to-day working of the Deck Department on a tug, including maintenance and towage operations.
Main Accountabilities:
- To work as directed by the Mate in the normal discharge of their tasking’s and duties.
- Work with other crew members in completing the planned maintenance, maintenance of vessel fabric and ensuring continued vessel capability.
- Watch-keeping and lookout duties.
- Assist with risk assessments and COSHH registers.
- Liaise and consult with the Operations team as necessary to handle lines.
- To fasten or let go from vessels Inc. barges, berths or moorings.
- To understand vessel and company systems and procedures.
- To carry-out operational checks on equipment which they are expected to use Inc winches, towing gear, FFA and LSA before and during tasks, report deficiencies to the Mate. To assist in the maintenance necessary for proper operation of all equipment, etc.
- To implement the oil pollution prevention guidelines when taking bunkers.
- To familiarise themselves with all safety equipment onboard and training to ensure highest operational safety standard of the vessel at all times.
- To support, take part in and organise as necessary lifesaving / firefighting / anti-pollution drills and all other mandated drills as per IMS.
- Any other reasonable task as directed by Ops Manager (Faslane).
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What you’ll need to the role:
- AB Certificate
- Fire Fighting (basic)
- Personal Survival Techniques
- PSCRB Cert
- ENG 1 Medical.
- A current valid driving licence
- Food Hygiene Certificate
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
What we offer
- Competitive salaries with annual reviews
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, free flu vaccines and more.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.
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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 Gold 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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