Barge Master at Veolia Environnement SA

New Forest, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Barge Navigation, MARPOL Regulations, Safety Compliance, Crew Management, Environmental Awareness, Health and Safety, Collision Regulations, Vessel Operation

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £40,000 DOE plus bonus and Veolia benefits Hours: 45 hours per week Monday - Friday Location: Marchwood Treatment Works, Normandy Way Marchwood Hampshire SO40 4PB When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. As a Barge Master you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our company/people’s pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you’ll be doing; Safe navigation and manoeuvring of a 35m and 24m barge in Southampton, Portsmouth and category C & D waters of the Solent Safe loading and unloading of bulk liquid and packaged waste in compliance with MARPOL Regulations Ensuring the safe operation of the vessels, their safety equipment and crew in compliance with the MCA and Veolia land based procedures Manage ships husbandry to support the general upkeep of the vessels Producing paperwork for the customers Lead and manage a crew of 3 including work evaluations, leave and sickness, working hours and the ability to manage any environmental or health and safety incidents Duty phone and email, 1 week in 4 (Duty Phone fee paid in addition to salary) Safe use of vessel cranes and manual lifting equipment. (training will be provided) What we're looking for; A minimum of RYA Coastal Skipper practical and theory or Boatmasters licence is essential Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Collision Regulations Experience of being a master, showing an understanding of working at Sea What’s next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.

Responsibilities

The Barge Master will ensure the safe navigation and operation of barges, including loading and unloading of waste. They will also manage a crew and maintain compliance with safety regulations.