Deck Rating-Maritime North - OOP Operations

Serco; Test Valley, Kyle of Lochalsh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deck Rating for maritime operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on specialized vessels, providing essential services such as dive support and military training. With a rotation of 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off, you'll be part of a professional multi-skilled team, ensuring the safe operation of vessels and handling cargo. The position promises competitive salaries and a range of benefits, including training and development opportunities, health and wellbeing support, and a contributory pension scheme. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply promptly!

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Pension Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at Retailers

ShareSave Scheme

Paid Volunteering Day

Wellbeing App

Mentoring Opportunities

Internal Progression

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MCA Certificate of Competency and STCW Basic Safety Courses.
• Methodical approach and good education standard are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the safe operation of the vessel and handling of cargo.
• Drive and operate deck machinery including cranes.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on ship's equipment.

Skills

Ship Husbandry

Deck Machinery Operation

Safety Procedures

Methodical Approach

Education

MCA Certificate of Competency as an Able Seaman

STCW Basic Safety Courses

Good Standard of Education

Tools

Cranes

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Deck Rating-Maritime North - OOP Operations

Posting Start Date: 16 Mar 2025

Location: Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, GB, IV40 8AJ

Contract Type: Full Time

Job Advertisement:

Deck Rating-Maritime North - OOP Operations
Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, 1V40 8AJ
Full time, Permanent, Working 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off

Competitive salary plus benefits

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 team operating on the Raasay Ranges out of BUTEC, Kyle of Lochalsh for customers who expect and deserve the best service.

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:

• Ship Husbandry / Operational Tasks.
• Drive/operate deck machinery including cranes.
• Assist in repair and routine planned maintenance of ship’s equipment.
• To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment and emergency procedures.
• Be aware of the company SMS. Specifically PTW / Tag Out Systems.
• Be aware of the Shipboard Management Team and Shipboard Safety Committee.
• Be familiar with safety routines. Ensuring necessary safeguards adhered to at all times.

What you’ll need to do the role:

Essential Qualifications:

• MCA Certificate of Competency as an Able Seaman.
• STCW Basic Safety Courses / Refresher training.
• Unrestricted ENG1.
• Methodical in approach.
• Good standard of education.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Manual Handling.
• Crane Certification.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be able to hold security clearance.

What we Offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.