Able Seaman and Deckhand (103)

Would you like to work for an organisation that works towards protecting Scotland's seas for the benefit of all in Scotland? If you can demonstrate the relevant practical experience in working at sea as a certified Able Seafarer and have experience in handling small workboats and RIBs, then we would like to hear from you.
The Marine Directorate are looking for experienced people to join their fleet of 3 Marine protection vessels and 2 Marine research vessels. Marine Patrol Vessels (MPVs) enforce fisheries regulations and monitor compliance, while Marine Research Vessels (MRVs) conduct scientific research on marine life, fish stocks, and ecosystems. Together, they support sustainable fisheries management and marine conservation efforts.
On Marine Patrol Vessels (MPVs), your duties may include RIB coxswain, or acting as a boarding assistant on fisheries inspections (full training will be provided.) On Marine Research Vessels (MRVs), responsibilities include assisting with the loading, stowing, and maintenance of fishing and scientific equipment., + Perform deck maintenance tasks such as cleaning, painting, greasing, ropework, and equipment storage.
+ Operate deck machinery and equipment safely.
+ Perform designated security duties.
+ Serve as RIB crew and perform navigational watchkeeping duties.
+ On Marine Patrol Vessels (MPVs), assist with boarding operations and serve as RIB crew -delivering inspectors to fishing vessels at sea.
+ On Marine Research Vessels (MRVs), assist with the loading, stowing, deploying, recovery, and maintenance of fishing and scientific equipment., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Working Together
+ Developing Self and Others
+ Communicating and Influencing, This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 3 February 2025 however this may be subject to change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Certificate of Proficiency as Able Seafarer Deck Regulation II/5 OR Efficient Deck Hand Certificate with demonstrable experience of working within the fishing industry.
A valid ENG1 certificate
Relevant STCW qualifications for seafarers serving on UK vessels.
You must hold all of the Qualifications listed above in order to apply
Success Profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Technical / Professional Skills:
1. Vessel Maintenance – able to demonstrate a range of best practices when undertaking maintenance on vessels (including chipping, painting, greasing and planned maintenance)
2. Watchkeeping – for those with Able Seaman certificate, you will be able to demonstrate best practices whilst assisting the OOW during Bridge Watchkeeping.
3. Fishing Operations – for those without Able Seaman certificate, you will be able to demonstrate prior experience within the fishing industry.
Experience:
Demonstrable experience of working on Merchant ships or Fishing vessels.
Behaviours:
+ Working together - Level 1
+ Developing self and others - Level 1
+ Communicating and Influencing - Level 1
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours Here

Alongside your salary of £35,090, Scottish Government contributes £10,165 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%