Trainee Marine Operative

First Marine Solutions Ltd; Montrose; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

First Marine Solutions Ltd in Montrose is seeking a Trainee Marine Operative to join the team based in Ferryden, Montrose on a full-time, permanent basis. You will assist with the management, preparation, mobilisation and refurbishment of Mooring Equipment components, learning on the job.

The successful candidate will be willing to learn, able to handle heavy items up to 20 kg, and safety-conscious in a fast-paced marine environment, supporting chain inspection services and equipment management

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a quayside environment.
• Ultra-High Pressure Water Jetting safety certification.
• Abrasive Wheels Training / Awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist to ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with company procedures and necessary standards.
• Assist the Senior / Marine Operative(s) with tasks such as ID number taking as required.
• Assist the Senior / Marine Operative(s) to ensure the Equipment Management System remains up to date, and all equipment is ready to be mobilised.
• Assist to ensure yard equipment maintenance is carried out in accordance with company procedures as directed.
• Participate in Toolbox Talks, Operational and HSEQ Meetings as required.
• Assist to ensure all yard consumables and tools remain at an acceptable stock level in order to support upcoming operations.
• Assist with completing relevant mobilisation and demobilisation paperwork ensuring a high level of accuracy to support the equipment management process as directed by the Senior / Marine Operative(s).
• Assist to ensure electricaltools are calibrated as necessary prior to utilising, raising any requirements to the Senior / Marine Operative(s).
• Assist with carrying out supporting roles for Chain Inspection services such as UHP Water Jetting and / or Manual Handling.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned by the Senior / Marine Operative(s)

Skills

Quayside experience

Water Jetting safety

Abrasive wheels training

Job description

First Marine Solutions (FMS) are a service provider to the local and international renewables and oil & gas sectors specialising in the engineering, design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of mooring systems for floating platforms. FMS also specialise in the planning and undertaking of marine activities related to floating platforms such as towage, vessel loadouts, marine assurance, and assisting with location planning and consent.

The Role?

Due to continued business growth, First Marine Solutions (FMS) have an opportunity for a Trainee Marine Operative, to join the team based in Ferryden, Montrose on a full time, permanent basis.

Assisting in the management, preparation, mobilisation, demobilisation, and refurbishment of Mooring Equipment components utilising mechanical and manual handling methods and Assisting Chain Inspection Services, as necessary.

The successful candidate will, have a willingness to learn, be flexible in working hours, have the ability to handle heavy items (up to 20kg in accordance with Manual Handling requirements) and besafety conscious with the ability to put safety at the forefront of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What will you do?

This list does not represent an exhaustive list but indicates the main responsibilities the post holder will be required to undertake:

• Assist to ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with company procedures and necessary standards.
• Assist the Senior / Marine Operative(s) as required with tasks such as ID number taking as required.
• Assist the Senior / Marine Operative(s) to ensure the Equipment Management System remains up to date, and all equipment is ready to be mobilised.
• Assist to ensure yard equipment maintenance is carried out in accordance with company procedures as directed.
• Participate in Toolbox Talks, Operational and HSEQ Meetings as required.
• Assist to ensure all yard consumables and tools remain at an acceptable stock level in order to support upcoming operations.
• Assist with completing relevant mobilisation and demobilisation paperwork ensuring a high level of accuracy to support the equipment management process as directed by the Senior / Marine Operative(s).
• Assist to ensure electricaltools are calibrated as necessary prior to utilising, raising any requirements to the Senior / Marine Operative(s).
• Assist with carrying out supporting roles for Chain Inspection services such as UHP Water Jetting and / or Manual Handling.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned by the Senior / Marine Operative(s)

Your Qualifications & Experience?

Preferred:

• Previous experience within a quayside environment
• Ultra-High Pressure Water Jetting safety certification
• Abrasive Wheels Training / Awareness

Who are you?

• A strong willingness to learn.
• A pro-active self-starter who can operate both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle heavy items up to 20kg in accordance with Manual Handling requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Hold the ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
• Safety Conscious
• Ability to actively encourage the development own competence and personal development.