Deckhand 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

Berthing, Ship Husbandry, Mooring, Cleaning, Emergency Procedures, Deck Machinery Operation, Repair And Maintenance, Crane Operations, Pollution Prevention, Rope Handling, General Maintenance, Communication Skills, Health And Safety Awareness, Security Clearance

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

In-Port - Deckhand 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off Faslane, G84 8HL Competitive salary plus benefits Serco have a fantastic opportunity to join the team in Faslane as a Deckhand. As the Deckhand, your position will be to function as the main labour force aboard any vessel or facility that requires an EDH/AB grade. Reporting to the Vessel Master, the Deckhand will conduct 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. Mooring up of the Vessel when going to anchor. Ship Operational Tasks. Cleaning Tasks as directed by the Line Manager. Emergency equipment and procedures and location and use of fire fighting equipment. Drive deck machinery including cranes. Assist in repair and maintenance of ship’s equipment. Crane operations Ensure measures to prevent pollution of the environment are exercised Rope handling General maintenance and ships husbandry. Other deck related tasking’s through the port as reasonable appropriate to qualification and experience What you’ll need to do the role: Qualifications held must be in line with relevant MHR 202.9 Port Certification Matrices. Good communication skills Health, Safety and Environmental awareness Must be able to obtain Home Office Security Clearance What we offer Salary: Competitive 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 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 Deckhand will function as the main labor force aboard any vessel or facility requiring an EDH/AB grade. Responsibilities include assisting in the safe operation of the vessel and handling its cargo.