Mate

Briggs Marine Group; Burntisland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Career progression

Job summary

Briggs Marine Group is seeking a qualified Mate to join our vessel operations team. Reporting to the Master, you will oversee navigation, deck operations, crew activities, and safety management to maintain seamanship and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes safe, compliant day-to-day operation, with opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting certification.
• Advanced Fire prevention and firefighting certification.
• Personal Safety and Social responsibilities certification.
• Medical First aid aboard ships.
• HELM certification if CoC after August 2013.
• Radar and ARPA certification.
• GMDSS radio operators certificate.

Responsibilities

• The safety of personnel, safety of the vessel, pollution prevention and the efficient operation of the vessel and act as vessel safety officer.
• To be responsible for the performance of a safe navigational watch.
• The maintenance of life saving appliances and fire fighting equipment.
• The maintenance of life saving appliances and fire fighting equipment.
• Implementing the safety and environmental policy of the Company.
• Reporting to the Master –Defects, hazards, incidents and accidents.
• Planning and recording of deck work to include mooring inspection documentation.
• Conduct deck operations in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

Seamanship

Safety management

Vessel operations

Watchkeeping

Education

Fire prevention cert

Fire fighting cert

First aid aboard ships

HELM cert

Radar ARPA cert

GMDSS cert

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and safety-focused Mate to join our vessel operations team. Reporting directly to the Master, you will play a key role in the safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of the vessel, overseeing navigation, deck operations, crew activities, and safety management. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive maritime professional committed to maintaining the highest standards of seamanship, safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• The safety of personnel, safety of the vessel, pollution prevention and the efficient operation of the vessel and act as vessel safety officer.
• To be responsible for the performance of a safe navigational watch.
• The maintenance of life saving appliances and fire fighting equipment
• The maintenance of life saving appliances and fire fighting equipment.
• Implementing the safety and environmental policy of the Company.
• Reporting to the Master –Defects, hazards, incidents and accidents.
• Planning and recording of deck work to include mooring inspection documentation.
• Conduct deck operations in a safe and efficient manner.

The Candidate

• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting certification
• Advanced Fire prevention and firefighting certification
• Personal Safety and Social responsibilities certification
• Medical First aid aboard ships
• HELM certification if CoC after August 2013
• Radar and ARPA certification
• GMDSS radio operators certificate

What’s in it for you?

• We offer an excellent package, including a pension, life assurance, the Cycle to Work scheme, and more, along with opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.
• Flexible working options are also available.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and onboarding process.

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.
Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Certn, who are our BPSS vetting partner. Their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy – Certn.

“As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential requirements for this role will be offered an interview.”