CTV Able Seaman

Briggs Marine Group; Eyemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Career progression

Job summary

Briggs Marine is seeking an Able Seaman (AB) for a Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) role to support safe transfer of personnel and light cargo to offshore installations such as wind turbines. You will assist navigation, deck operations, maintenance and safety procedures under the Master’s direction.

Key tasks include mooring and anchoring, assisting crew transfers, and operating deck gear. The role requires STCW qualifications and an AB certificate, with opportunities for on-the-job training and

Qualifications

• 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
• Elementary First aid aboard ships
• Navigational Watch Rating Certificate

Responsibilities

• Perform deck operations including mooring and anchoring
• Assist in the safe transfer of crew and technicians to offshore platforms and wind turbines
• Operate and deploy counter pollution equipment
• Form part of a mooring and anchoring party
• Operate deck machinery when suitably trained or qualified
• Ship husbandry tasks
• Assist with refuelling, loading, and unloading of cargo and supplies

Skills

Deck operations

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

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

Elementary First aid aboard ships

Navigational Watch Rating Certificate

Job description

The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing over 800 dedicated members of staff.

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

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success.

The Role

The Able Seaman (AB) on a Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of personnel and light cargo to and from offshore installations, such as wind turbines. The AB supports the vessel’s navigation, deck operations, maintenance, and safety procedures under the direction of the vessel’s Master.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform deck operations including mooring and anchoring
• Assist in the safe transfer of crew and technicians to offshore platforms and wind turbines
• Operate and deploy counter pollution equipment
• Form part of a mooring and anchoring party
• Operate deck machinery when suitably trained or qualified
• Ship husbandry tasks
• Assist with refuelling, loading, and unloading of cargo and supplies

Qualifications

• 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
• Elementary First aid aboard ships
• Navigational Watch Rating Certificate

What's in it for you

We offer an excellent package with a pension, life assurance, a 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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics and will provide any reasonable adjustments needed during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining.

Next Steps

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

Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Serco who are our FSC vetting partner and their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy - Serco