Deck Rating-Maritime North - OOP Operations

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, target/test equipment deployment/recovery and passenger transfers.
The rotation for this role is 6 weeks on/3 weeks off. The vacancy offers an exciting opportunity for the right applicants to support a professional multi-skilled in the OOP Group.
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:

- Berthing/Slipping of the Vessel.
- Ship Husbandry Tasks.
- Ship Operational Tasks.
- Cleaning Tasks as directed.
- Drive/operate deck machinery including cranes.
- Assist in repair and routine planned maintenance of ship's equipment.
- Machinery care, routine maintenance and lubrication
- To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and contingency plans.
- Aware of the company Safety Management System
- specifically:
- Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
- Shipboard Management Team
- Shipboard Safety Committee
- Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.

MCA Certificate of Competency as an Able Seafarer
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- Unrestricted ENG1
- Passport
- Methodical in approach
- Good standard of education

Desirable:

- Security Clearance
- US Visa (desirable)
- Manual Handling
- Crane Certification (desirable)
- Manual Handling (desirable)
- High pressure washing (desirable)
- Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable - Passenger/BUTEC Vessels)
- Tanker Familiarisation Course (desirable
- Fuel/Water Barges)
- Crisis Management and Human Behaviour cert (desirable
- Passenger Vessels)
- Familiarisation with company/industry specific systems, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

OOP OperationsKyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AJFull time, Permanent, Working 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off Competitive salary plus benefits, Integrated Management System (IMS)
- International Safety Management (ISM)
- International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
- Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP)
- International Organisational for Standardisation (ISO)

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.