AB (Offshore Operations FTC 12 Months) -Maritime North - OOP Operations

  • Job Reference: 308151
  • Date Posted: 22 June 2026
  • Employer: Serco Limited
  • Website: https://www.serco.com/careers
  • Location: Portsmouth (PO1 3LT), United Kingdom
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Government & Defence
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Duration: From 1 to 12 months
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Job Description

Serco is looking for Deck Rating (AB) - Offshore Operations. The purpose of the AB is to act as the main labour force on board their appointed vessel. An AB 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.



Main Accountabilities:

 

  • Berthing/Slipping of the Vessel.
  • Ship Husbandry Tasks.
  • Ship Operational Tasks.
  • Cleaning Tasks as directed.
  • Drive/operate deck machinery including cranes.
  • 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.
  • Aware of the company Safety Management System- specifically:  
  • Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
  • Shipboard Management Team
  • Shipboard Safety Committee
  • Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.
  • Watch duties including navigational look-out and gangway watch

 

What you will need to do the role:

 

  • 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
  • Must be a British National and British Passport holder

 

 

  • Must be able to obtain SC clearance