Deck Rating - Marine Portsmouth

Deck Rating - Marine Portsmouth
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract, 48 hours per week
Portsmouth, PO1 3LT

Competitive salary plus benefits 

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deck Rating to join our fantastic team in Portsmouth on a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months. The purpose of the position is to act as the main labour force aboard any vessel or facility that requires an AB grade. 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.

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 firefighting equipment.  
• Drive deck machinery including cranes.  
• Assist in repair and maintenance of ship's equipment. 
• Machinery care, routine maintenance and lubrication as directed by the Barge Master.
• Issuing and Receiving cargo
• Valve operation
• Hose and connector handling
• 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
• To live locally and be within daily commuting distance of Portsmouth Naval Base support with other tasks deemed necessary to support the business requirements.

What you'll need to do the role:

• AB's Ticket
• Basic Sea Survival 
• Fire Fighting
• ENG 1 Medical. 
• Rope handling
• Fire control training 
• First Aid
• Sea survival
• Crane operation 
• Health and Safety awareness
• Managing customers and suppliers
• Manual Handling

Essential Experiences 

• Marine Industry Background
• Understanding of a planned maintenance System (such as AMOS)
• General ship husbandry and maintenance    

What we offer

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, free flu vaccines and more.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.