Marine Operator

Svitzer Marine Ltd; Milford Haven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Svitzer Marine Ltd in Milford Haven seeks a Marine Operator to support vessel operations, berth management and emergency response as part of a professional team. The role involves mooring, hoses, deckhand duties on T-Class Line Boat, and maintenance of safety gear.

You'll work a 9-day cycle with 6 on call and 3 days off, and participate in toolbox talks, safety trainings and drills, contributing to safe, reliable marine solutions.

Qualifications

• Valid ENG1/ML5 medical.
• GCSE Maths & English (A–C) or equivalent.
• National Safety Passport (valid 3 years).
• Breathing Apparatus training (valid 1 year).
• Knowledge of jetty and marine terminal operations.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Moor and unmoor vessels and operate mooring equipment within safe limits.
• Connect/disconnect cargo transfer hoses or arms.
• Deckhand on T-Class Line Boat, Safety Boat and Barge.
• Maintain mooring hooks, loading arms and jetty safety equipment.
• Take ownership of berth checks, reporting hazards, near misses, and defects.
• Support operational requirements, including voluntary overtime where needed.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety training and emergency drills (fire, oil spill, vessel disconnection).

Skills

ENG1/ML5

GCSE Maths-English

National Safety Passport

Breathing Apparatus

Jetty Operations

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Join Svitzer at the heart of safe and efficient marine operations in Milford Haven. We’re looking for a skilled and safety-focused Marine Operator to support vessel operations, berth management, and emergency response, while working as part of a close-knit and professional team.

Working a 9 day cycle of 6 days on call followed by 3 days off.

What You’ll Do

• Safely moor and unmoor vessels, and operate mooring equipment within safe working limits.
• Connect/disconnect cargo transfer hoses or arms.
• Work as deckhand on T-Class Line Boat, Safety Boat and Barge.
• Carry out maintenance of mooring hooks, loading arms, and jetty safety equipment.
• Take ownership of berth checks, reporting hazards, near misses, and defects.
• Support operational requirements, including voluntary overtime where needed.
• Participate actively in toolbox talks, safety training, and emergency response drills (fire, oil spill, vessel disconnection).

What We’re Looking For

• Valid ENG1/ML5 medical.
• GCSE Maths & English (A–C) or equivalent.
• National Safety Passport (valid 3 years).
• Breathing Apparatus training (valid 1 year).
• Knowledge of jetty and marine terminal operations.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Building a Diverse Workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

Svitzer is a people company. Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. Our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time and we believe diversity is a strength.

Building a diverse workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.