OOW - London

Join SVITZER as an OOW and Navigate Your Future

Are you ready to take the helm of your career? SVITZER, a global leader in towage and related services, is seeking a talented and dedicated Officer of the Watch to join our team in London. With over 4000 employees and a fleet of 500+ tugs, SVITZER offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in the maritime industry.

Why SVITZER?

• Global Reach, Local Impact: Be part of a renowned company making waves worldwide.

• Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy a competitive work/life balance that lets you thrive both on and off the job.

• Innovative Environment: Work with the best-in-industry tools and technology to achieve excellence safely and efficiently.

Location: This role is based in our London operation. The team work on a 1 week on/off rotation with the option to live onboard or take rest at home if living locally whilst on rotation

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure that the Planned Maintenance System is effectively implemented onboard, performing ship's husbandry and Health & Safety checks, and addressing or reporting any issues as necessary.

• Act as the safety officer in accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997.

• Under the guidance of the relevant Port Manager, ensure the vessel is adequately stored and bunkered.

• Build and maintain working relationships with office staff, external customers, pilots, port authorities, and agents, and participate in operational meetings as required.

• Take ownership of the vessel, assuming the Master's responsibilities if necessary.

• Manage the crew's day-to-day activities, including organizing rotas and holidays, ensuring adherence to Hours of Rest and Company Policies, providing cover if needed, and supervising and training staff under your control.

• Perform all duties, including inter-departmental tasks involving both deck and engine roles, in a professional, responsible, and adaptable manner, with the flexibility required to meet current manning and vessel operational needs.

• Complete mandatory training as required for both company needs and your ongoing professional development.

Minimum Requirements

• STCW II/3 OOW Deck 500GT Near Coastal - Unlimited Preferred

• Valid ENG1 and STCW Training Certification with at least 6 months until expiry

• Full UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle

You must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for this position.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you

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