WasteBarge Deckhand - Tees

Svitzer; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Safety culture

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Svitzer in Tees Port is seeking a Waste Barge Deckhand to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations. You will support all deck activities in line with company procedures, MCA requirements, the Workboat Code and other regulatory standards.

On a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (0700–1900), you will help deliver a 365-day service, including weekends and public holidays, with occasional overtime. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid ML5 or ENG1 Medical Certificate and full STCW Basic Safety certification.
• Right to Work in the UK and living within commutable distance of Tees Port.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake required training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mooring and unmooring operations.
• Supporting planned maintenance activities onboard.
• Assisting with loading and unloading of ship-generated waste on the River Tees and in Hartlepool.
• Conducting safety, environmental and vessel checks; report faults.
• Operating under the direction of the Coxswain.
• Supporting deck and engine room duties as needed.
• Completing mandatory training to maintain compliance and development.

Education

STCW Basic Safety Certification

Job description

Waste Barge Deckhand

Location: Tees Port

Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off (0700–1900)

At Svitzer, we keep global trade moving.

As a leading global towage and marine services provider, we bring almost 200 years of maritime expertise to ports and terminals around the world. Operating in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries, with a fleet of 450+ vessels and over 4,000 colleagues, we are proud to support approximately 2,000 customers every day.

We are now looking for a Waste Barge Deckhand to join our team in Tees Port

The Role

As Waste Barge Deckhand, you will play a key part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, supporting all deck activities in compliance with company procedures, MCA requirements, the Workboat Code and other regulatory standards.

Working on a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation (0700–1900), you will help us deliver a 365-day service, including weekends and public holidays. Occasional overtime may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with mooring and unmooring operations

• Supporting planned maintenance activities onboard

• Assisting with the loading and unloading of ship-generated waste on the River Tees and in Hartlepool

• Conducting vessel husbandry and Health, Safety and Environmental checks, reporting or rectifying faults as required

• Operating under the direction of the Coxswain

• Supporting both deck and engine room duties as required to meet operational needs

• Completing mandatory training to maintain compliance and support your professional development

Safety, teamwork and adaptability are essential in this role.

What We Offer

At Svitzer, you’ll join a global maritime organisation with strong local roots.

We offer:

• Salary of £29,324.57 per annum and structured rotation supporting work/life balance

• Up to 20% bonus, based on performance and key performance indicators

• Opportunities for career progression within the world’s leading towage provider

• A strong safety culture and industry-leading equipment

• Ongoing training and development

About You

You will be a motivated and safety-conscious individual with relevant maritime experience and a flexible, team-oriented approach.

Essential Requirements

• Valid ML5 or ENG1 Medical Certificate and full STCW Basic Safety certification (A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3, A-VI/1-4 and A-VI/6-1) with a minimum of six months on all certifications.

• Right to Work in the UK

• Living within commutable distance of Tees Port

• Must be willing to undertake additional training where required to support operational needs

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Forklift licence

• HIAB (NPORS or equivalent) operator certification

• Experience on workboats or in a similar maritime environment

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values safety, professionalism and collaboration — and want to build your maritime career with a global leader — we would like to hear from you.

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 likelyto 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!