Deck Rating

**Deck Rating - Efficient Deck Hand**

**Serco Maritime Services - Out of Port**

**working 6 weeks on, 6 weeks off**

**Full time, Permanent**

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.

This rotation for this role is 6 weeks on/6 weeks off. The post offers an exciting opportunity for the right applicant to support a professional multi-skilled team operating world-wide for customers who expect and deserve the best service.

We have an opening for an Efficient Deck Hand whose main purpose is to act as the main labour force on board their appointed vessel. An EDH 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 Duties**
- 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.

**What you’ll need to do the job**
- MCA Certificate as an Efficient Deck Hand
- 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

**What we offer**
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans, Cycle to Work Scheme Annual Leave Purchase Scheme 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
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, 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

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.

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