Svitzer
WasteBarge Deckhand - Tees
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WasteBarge Deckhand - Tees
Waste Barge Deckhand
Location: Tees Port Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off (0700–1900)
At Svitzer, we keep global trade moving. As a leading global towage and marine services provider, we bring almost 200 years of maritime expertise to ports and terminals around the world. Operating in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries, with a fleet of 450+ vessels and over 4,000 colleagues, we are proud to support approximately 2,000 customers every day.
We are now looking for a Waste Barge Deckhand to join our team in Tees Port.
The Role
As Waste Barge Deckhand, you will play a key part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, supporting all deck activities in compliance with company procedures, MCA requirements, the Workboat Code and other regulatory standards. Working on a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (0700–1900), you will help us deliver a 365-day service, including weekends and public holidays. Occasional overtime may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with mooring and unmooring operations
- Supporting planned maintenance activities onboard
- Assisting with the loading and unloading of ship-generated waste on the River Tees and in Hartlepool
- Conducting vessel husbandry and Health, Safety and Environmental checks, reporting or rectifying faults as required
- Operating under the direction of the Coxswain
- Supporting both deck and engine room duties as required to meet operational needs
- Completing mandatory training to maintain compliance and support your professional development
Safety, teamwork and adaptability are essential in this role.
What We Offer
At Svitzer, you’ll join a global maritime organisation with strong local roots. We offer:
- Salary of £29,324.57 per annum and structured rotation supporting work/life balance
- Up to 20% bonus, based on performance and key performance indicators
- Opportunities for career progression within the world’s leading towage provider
- A strong safety culture and industry-leading equipment
- Ongoing training and development
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About You
You will be a motivated and safety-conscious individual with relevant maritime experience and a flexible, team-oriented approach.
Essential Requirements
- Valid ML5 or ENG1 Medical Certificate and full STCW Basic Safety certification (A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3, A-VI/1-4 and A-VI/6-1) with a minimum of six months on all certifications.
- Right to Work in the UK
- Living within commutable distance of Tees Port
- Must be willing to undertake additional training where required to support operational needs
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Forklift licence
- HIAB (NPORS or equivalent) operator certification
- Experience on workboats or in a similar maritime environment
If you’re ready to be part of a team that values safety, professionalism and collaboration — and want to build your maritime career with a global leader — we would like to hear from you.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
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Svitzer is a people company. Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. Our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time and we believe diversity is a strength.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
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