Daughter Craft Coxswain - ERRV/MRV

North Star; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days on/off rotation

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

North Star is seeking a Daughter Craft Coxswain for its ERRV/MRV fleet. You will take charge of the Daughter Craft, supervise crew, and perform routine maintenance and engine checks on FRCs, reporting defects to the Chief Engineer and Master.

The role requires holding a valid OPITO DC Coxswain certificate. In return we offer a 28 days on/off rotation, a contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid OPITO DC Coxswain certificate.

Responsibilities

• Taking charge and command of Daughter Craft and its crew upon launch, subject to Masters orders.
• General upkeep and local repairs of Fast Rescue Craft / Daughter Craft.
• Running up FRC Engines to ensure they operate.
• Reporting all FRC / DC defects to the Chief Engineer and Master, and liaising with both regarding general upkeep of craft.
• General on deck daytime duties, as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Form part of the vessel fire fighting team.
• Monitoring safe working practices of shore contractors during periods of maintenance.

Skills

OPITO DC Coxswain certificate

Crew leadership

Watchkeeping

Job description

The Company currently has a vacancy for Daughter Craft Coxswains in its ERRV/MRV fleet. Start Date VARIOUS

Candidates must hold valid OPITO DC Coxswain certificate.

Daughter Craft Coxswain Is Responsible For The Following

• Taking charge and command of Daughter Craft and its crew upon launch, subject to Masters orders.
• General upkeep and local repairs of Fast Rescue Craft / Daughter Craft.
• Running up FRC Engines to ensure they operate
• Reporting all FRC / DC defects to the Chief Engineer and Master, and liaising with both regarding general upkeep of craft.
• General on deck daytime duties, as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Form part of the vessel fire fighting team.
• Monitoring safe working practices of shore contractors during periods of maintenance.

In return we offer a competitive salary, 28 days on/off rotation, contributory pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.