Job Description

External Vacancy Notice

Able Seafarer (Deck) Vacancy

Start Date: Immediate

Term: Permanent

Applications are invited for the position of Able Seafarer (Deck) within the Serco NorthLink Ferries fleet.

The candidate will work under the instruction of the Bosun, as directed by the Chief Officer (Head of the Deck Department).

Contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of the vessel to the highest possible standards.

Ability to demonstrate excellent safety awareness and full understanding of vessel and company operating procedures and risk assessments.

Full familiarity with all safety equipment and procedures to be adopted in the event of an emergency.

To support and partake in safety drills and training in line with assigned muster duties.

Watchkeeping and lookout duties.

Contributing to safe and efficient mooring operations.

Any other duties as instructed by the Bosun or Chief Officer.

Valid ENG1 Medical

Able Seafarer (Deck) Certificate

Efficient Deck Hand

STCW '95 Basic Safety Training / Manilla Amendments

o Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques

o Proficiency in Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

o Proficiency in Elementary First Aid

o Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (not including fast rescue boat)

o Proficiency in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

o Proficiency in Security Awareness

o Crowd Management Training

Crisis Management & Human Behaviour

Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boat

Forklift Training

MEWP Training

Competitive rates of pay

28 days (pro rata) annual leave

Pension scheme, life assurance, wellbeing support, staff discounts

Varied and interesting work - no day is the same at NorthLink Ferries

Having the chance to work with and around friendly people - we have a great culture with high employee satisfaction

The opportunity to work for a well-respected brand where people development is at the heart of our culture

The successful candidate may be required to work on any vessel owned, managed, or chartered by the ship owner out of locations that the operator has vessels operating. The normal work pattern is two weeks on/off with annual leave.

It is preferred that Candidates live within the local vicinity of our Ports (Aberdeen, Orkney & Shetland).

To apply please visit Ankaa https://northlinkferries.ankaarecruiter.com/Jobseeker

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,132.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person