AB/Cook

Sea Career; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm in marine and environmental services as a Deckhand/Cook, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of ship operations while providing catering services. This position offers a stable environment with opportunities for career progression and on-the-job training. As part of a dedicated team, you'll be recognized for your contributions to the company's mission. If you are looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-the-job Training

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant STCW certifications and AB certificate.
• Experience in catering and ship operational tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide catering services for crew and clients onboard.
• Assist in mooring, anchoring, and ship operational tasks.
• Operate deck machinery when trained.

Skills

Catering Services

Safety and Security Procedures

Deck Machinery Operation

Mooring and Anchoring

Education

AB Certificate

STCW Certifications

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

The Company
Since the 1970’s the Briggs Group have grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing just under 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role
The Deckhand (AB) / Cook has responsibility for providing all catering services in a safe and hygienic manner in addition to taking all necessary actions for safety, security, pollution prevention and efficient operation of the ship.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Carrying out all orders and instructions in a safe and efficient manner
• Form part of a mooring and anchoring party
• Ship husbandry tasks
• Ship operational tasks for example, Mooring work, Support to trial teams, Loading and unloading
• Operate deck machinery when suitably trained or qualified
• Provide catering services for 7 crew and clients onboard the vessel
• Undertake training as required to comply with Company regulations and legislative requirements

Certifications:

• AB certificate
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Basic Fire prevention and Firefighting
• STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
• STCW Security Awareness
• STCW Designated Security Duties
• Elementary First aid aboard ships
• Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
• Enclosed Space training
• Ships Cook Certificate of Competency

What’s in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and much more as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining.

Next Steps
You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.