Deck Rating (AB) at Serco Plc

, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AB Certificate, Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, PSCRB Cert, ENG 1 Medical, Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate, Maintenance, Watch-Keeping, Risk Assessments, COSHH Registers, Operational Checks, Safety Equipment Familiarization, Lifesaving Drills, Firefighting Drills, Anti-Pollution Drills

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Deck Rating (AB) Faslane, Helensburgh, G84 8HL Permanent, 48 hours Monday – Friday Competitive Salary + Benefits We have a fantastic opening for a Deck Rating to join our existing team at HMNB Clyde based in Faslane. The role is to support the Master / Mate in the daily duties of the day-to-day working of the Deck Department on a tug, including maintenance and towage operations. Serco Maritime Services deliver maritime support packages tailored to our customers’ needs all delivered within a national accreditation framework. As owners and operators of specialist vessels, from harbour workboats to oceangoing support vessels, we provide world class integrated maritime services both in the UK and abroad. Our vessels provide a range of support, which include for example: dive support, military training, submarine rescue exercises, target/test equipment deployment/recovery and passenger transfers. Main Accountabilities: To work as directed by the Mate in the normal discharge of their tasking’s and duties. Work with other crew members in completing the planned maintenance, maintenance of vessel fabric and ensuring continued vessel capability. Watch-keeping and lookout duties. Assist with risk assessments and COSHH registers. Liaise and consult with the Operations team as necessary to handle lines. To fasten or let go from vessels Inc. barges, berths or moorings. To understand vessel and company systems and procedures. To carry-out operational checks on equipment which they are expected to use Inc winches, towing gear, FFA and LSA before and during tasks, report deficiencies to the Mate. To assist in the maintenance necessary for proper operation of all equipment, etc. To implement the oil pollution prevention guidelines when taking bunkers. To familiarise themselves with all safety equipment onboard and training to ensure highest operational safety standard of the vessel at all times. To support, take part in and organise as necessary lifesaving / firefighting / anti-pollution drills and all other mandated drills as per IMS. Any other reasonable task as directed by Ops Manager (Faslane). What you’ll need to the role: AB Certificate Fire Fighting (basic) Personal Survival Techniques PSCRB Cert ENG 1 Medical. A current valid driving licence Food Hygiene Certificate What we offer: Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays 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 ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period 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. To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 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. #defencejobs

Responsibilities

The Deck Rating will support the Master/Mate in daily duties within the Deck Department on a tug, including maintenance and towage operations. Responsibilities include watch-keeping, assisting with risk assessments, and ensuring the operational safety of the vessel.