Deck Rating

at  Serco Plc

Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AJ
Full time, Permanent, Working 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off
Competitive salary plus benefits
Serco Maritime 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.
The rotation for this role is 6 weeks on/3 weeks off. The vacancy offers an exciting opportunity for the right applicants to support a professional multi-skilled in the OOP Group.
The purpose of the Deck Rating is to act as the main labour force on board their appointed vessel. The Deck Rating 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. This includes berthing of the Vessel, ship Operational Tasks and other duties such as cleaning tasks and operating Deck machinery.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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
Methodical in approach
Good standard of education

MAIN DUTIES:

Ship Husbandry Tasks.
Cleaning Tasks as directed.
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.