Able Seaman

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known ferry operator in the UK seeks an experienced Able Seaman for a full-time, permanent role. You will carry out essential duties including mooring, maintenance, and safety operations on board. Candidates must have STCW training and previous passenger experience, with full right-to-work in the UK.

Qualifications

• STCW training and valid ENG1 essential.
• Passenger experience, preferably on ferries.
• Full right-to-work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Attend fire and safety drills onboard.
• Mooring & unmooring of vessels.
• General maintenance tasks assigned by Chief Officer.

Skills

Safety procedures

Mooring operations

Traffic marshalling

General maintenance

Education

Basic STCW training

Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat training

Valid ENG1

Job description

Able Seaman (Permanent) - Ferries - United Kingdom

I am currently working with a world-renowned ferry operator based in the United Kingdom.

They are looking for an experienced Able Seaman to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis!

As an Able Seaman, your duties will be:

- Attending statutory fire and safety drills onboard.

- Mooring & unmooring

- Loading & unloading

- Securing & unlashing of vehicles

- Marshalling of traffic

- General maintenance to parts of the vessel managed by the Chief Officer (cleaning, painting and greasing).

- Carry out duties as set in the muster list during emergencies.

- Carry out lookout and bridge duties.

- Carry out fire and safety patrols.

- Assisting in maintenance of firefighting, safety and lifesaving equipment.

For this role, you must have:

• Basic STCW training + Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat training.
• Valid ENG1.
• Previous passenger experience (preferably ferry).
• Current residence and full right-to-work in the United Kingdom.

Please apply now to be considered!

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom