Deckhand - Heavy Works

at  Tassal

THE POSITION

We currently have a vacancy for a Deckhand on one of our heavy works vessels. We are looking for a self-motivated deckhand that will thrive working with the high-performing and dynamic team that operate this vessel.
Based at Dover and Margate, but working across multiple sites in beautiful locations, this Full Time position will be working on a 7/7 roster (7 days on, 7 days off!). This will see the successful applicant only work 21 weeks out of the year! We provide on-shore crew accommodation for your rostered shift for you to utilise if needed. In addition, you may be required to stay onboard overnight with vessel accommodation provided.

As a Deckhand and along with your teammates, you will travel around our sites completing daily duties, such as:

• Lease maintenance
• Working onboard vessels up to 52 meters in length
• Loading and unloading of supplies, generators, and compressors
• Smolt (baby fish) transport and input to the fish pens
• Helping out with growing Salmon and the variety of operations that are associated with this
• General maintenance and upkeep of various equipment including the vessels
• Using and operating deck componentry including capstans, deck winches and cranes

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a hands-on, self-motivated person that is passionate about salmon with the following attributes for success:

• A great, can-do attitude
• Exposure to an on-water environment (This could be prior work experience or fishing on the weekend)
• Physically fit
• Coxswains 1 (preferred)
• ESS & DMLA (desirable)
• Commitment to safety
• Current drivers’ license
• Have the right to work full time in Australia

ABOUT US

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.
We review applications on a daily basis and you will be contacted if you are shortlisted. If you have any questions, please email talent@tassal.com.au

• Lease maintenance
• Working onboard vessels up to 52 meters in length
• Loading and unloading of supplies, generators, and compressors
• Smolt (baby fish) transport and input to the fish pens
• Helping out with growing Salmon and the variety of operations that are associated with this
• General maintenance and upkeep of various equipment including the vessels
• Using and operating deck componentry including capstans, deck winches and crane