Job Description

Deck Rating-Maritime North - OOP Operations

Full-time 48 hours - 6 weeks on 6 weeks off

Renfrewshire

Salary - Competitive including benefits

Serco is looking for Deck Rating-Maritime North - OOP Operations. The purpose of the AB is to act as the main labour force on board their appointed vessel. An AB will carry out a range of duties in the task of assisting in the safe operation of the vessel or the handling of its cargo.

Main Accountabilities:

Berthing/Slipping of the Vessel. Ship Husbandry Tasks. Ship Operational Tasks. Cleaning Tasks as directed. Drive/operate deck machinery including cranes. Assist in repair and routine planned maintenance of ship's equipment. Machinery care, routine maintenance and lubrication To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and contingency plans. Aware of the company Safety Management System- specifically: Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems Shipboard Management Team Shipboard Safety Committee Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences. Watch duties including navigational look-out and gangway watch

What you will need to do the role:

MCA Certificate of Competency as an Able Seafarer STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course) STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course) STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course) STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course) STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course) STCW Elementary First Aid Unrestricted ENG1 Passport

What we offer:

Salary: salaries with annual reviews Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme


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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.


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