Deckhand - ERRV

North Star Shipping; Kingswells; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days on/off rotation

Job summary

North Star Shipping seeks a Deckhand to support vessel operations, reporting to the Watch Keeping Officer on Watch. You will perform duties as scheduled on the watch rota and participate in rescue craft related activities as required.

Applicants should have a minimum of 6 months sea time and prior Deckhand work, preferably on an ERRV vessel. A monitoring role for safety and collaboration within the crew is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months relevant sea time.
• Previous experience as a Deckhand preferred on an ERRV vessel.

Responsibilities

• Execute duties as designated by watchkeeping rota.
• Report to the Watch Keeping Officer on Watch for all duties.
• Be familiar with Breathing Apparatus and basic Fire Fighting skills.
• Be part of the vessel's Emergency Response team and Rescue Craft where applicable.
• Monitor safe working practices of shore contractors during maintenance.
• Promote and progress the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Promote inter-departmental communications.

Skills

Deckhand experience

Sea time

Watchkeeping

Job description

Start date 29th August 2026. Permanent contract. 4 weeks on/off rotation

Suitable candidates require to have a minimum of 6 months relevant sea time and have worked as a Deckhand previously, preferably on an ERRV vessel.

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

Required certificates:

• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1)




• STCW Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (A-VI/1-2)




• STCW Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3)




• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (A-VI/1-4)




• Seafarers medical.

Preferred certificates:

• OPITO ITSO (or Medical Aid and Rescue Care)




• OPITO FRC Boatman

Deckhand is responsible for the following:

The execution of duties as designated by watch keeping rota. Deckhand is responsible to the Watch Keeping Officer on Watch for any / all duties.

• Responsible to the Coxswain when engaged as a Rescue Craft crew member.




• Deckhands should be familiar with the use of Breathing Apparatus and possess basic Fire Fighting Skills.




• Forming part of both the vessel's on board Emergency Response team, and Rescue Craft's whereby applicable.




• Monitoring safe working practices of shore contractors during periods of maintenance




• Actively promoting and progressing the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.




• Actively promoting inter-departmental communications.