Tug Deckhand

TN United Kingdom; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading marine engineering team as a Tug Deck Hand at A&P Falmouth. This full-time role involves supporting marine operations, performing deck work, and assisting with vessel management. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals with STCW certifications and a passion for maritime work. Enjoy excellent career growth prospects and comprehensive benefits, including a pension and generous leave.

Benefits

Pension with employer contributions

Life Cover at 7x salary

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Completion of STCW courses and valid medical certificate required.
• Experience in harbour or at sea towage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Acting as deck crew on harbour tugs and undertaking deck work.
• Assisting with mooring and unmooring of vessels within the port.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

Completion of all STCW short courses

Valid ENG1/ML5 medical certificate

Tools

Forklift

Cranes

Job description

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Are you a motivated and hardworking individual with an interest in harbour and/or at sea towage? If so, we may have the opportunity for you.

Home to one of the world's largest natural deep-water harbours, A&P Falmouth facility is one of the largest ship-repair complexes in the UK. We are looking for Tug Deck Hands to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

What will you do?

Working as part of a team offering 24/7 coverage as required, you'll support the marine and port operations of A&P Falmouth. The role will involve:

• Acting as deck crew on our harbour tugs, undertaking deck work and rope handling.
• Assisting the Duty Master with routine maintenance tasks onboard tugs, workboats, and in shoreside facilities.
• Assisting with the mooring and unmooring of vessels within the port.
• Carrying out watch duties on vessels within the port, including night shifts.
• Performing maintenance within the A&P Falmouth facility as required.
• Being an active member of the department's Safety Committee to help maintain and improve safety culture.

What are we looking for?

• Completion of all STCW short courses, including recent amendments.
• Valid ENG1/ML5 medical certificate.
• Experience in harbour or at sea towage is advantageous, but full training will be provided.
• Experience operating machinery such as forklifts and cranes is also desirable, with training provided.

This role requires candidates to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, to meet operational needs.

• This is an opportunity to work with and learn from experts in marine engineering, with excellent prospects for career growth and progression.
• Benefits include a pension with employer contributions up to 4%, Life Cover at 7x your salary, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and a Cycle to Work Scheme after probation.

All successful candidates must undergo security checks, including BPSS, basic DBS, and SC clearance, which involves an enhanced DBS check. More information on BPSS and SC clearance requirements can be found here.