Maritime Able Seaman - Deck, Safety & Operations

Briggs Marine Group; Burntisland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Briggs Marine Group invites applications for an Able Seaman to support safety, pollution prevention and efficient ship operations. The role covers lookout duties, cargo support, and use of deck machinery across vessel operations.

You will join a team focused on maintaining safety standards, careful maintenance of equipment, and active participation in emergency response and mooring activities. Proof of right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• AB certificate and navigational qualifications required for embarkation and watchkeeping.
• Essential safety training including basic fire prevention and personal survival techniques.
• Qualifications demonstrate capability to operate and maintain deck equipment and assist in cargo and trials.

Responsibilities

• Carry out orders and instructions safely and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment and vessel structures as required.
• Perform duties of Coxswain or workboat crew.
• Carry out lookout duties as instructed.
• Assist deck officers in cargo operations.
• Operate vessels lifting gear when trained.
• Deploy counter-pollution equipment as needed.
• Maintain safety, lifesaving and firefighting gear.
• Perform safety and security patrols.
• Be part of Emergency teams and assist as helmsman.
• Contribute to mooring and anchoring operations.
• Comply with pollution prevention requirements.
• Assist Engineering staff with maintenance.
• General cleaning duties.
• Operate deck machinery when trained.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Deck operations

Education

AB certificate

Steering certificate

Basic Fire prevention and firefighting

Personal Survival techniques

ENG1 Medical

Navigational Watch Rating Certificate

Level 2 Food Hygiene

PSC & RB

EDH certificate

Elementary First aid aboard ships

Tools

Deck machinery operation

Counter pollution equipment

Job description

Briggs Marine Group invites applications for an Able Seaman to support safety, pollution prevention and efficient ship operations. The role covers lookout duties, cargo support, and use of deck machinery across vessel operations.

You will join a team focused on maintaining safety standards, careful maintenance of equipment, and active participation in emergency response and mooring activities. Proof of right to work in the UK is required.