Engine Room Rating

**Engine Room Rating**

**Out of Port, UK**

**Permanent, Full Time, 48 Hours**

**Competitive Salary + Benefits**

**Key Purpose of the Role**

To perform various duties in the Engine Department and shall be engaged either in sea watch or port watches as assigned. Under the functional management of Engineering Department, the Engine Room Rating (ERR) shall undertake duties as instructed.

**Key Accountabilities**
- To perform sea watches and maintenance works as assigned by the Engineering Department.
- Undertake repair and maintenance works as assigned by the Engineering Department
- Responsible for the appropriate disposal of waste oil and combustible refuse under the direction and supervision of Second Engineer
- Responsible for the proper handling of bilges and sludge according to the specified procedures and under the direct supervision of the Second Engineer.
- Assist the Engineering Department during bunkering operations (Incl. lube oils).
- Measure and report tank capacities to aid in the management/operation of the vessel. Reporting immediately any abnormal measurements or tank conditions.
- Undertake regular good housekeeping/cleaning of the machinery/engine room spaces.
- Support whole ship requirements (i.e. crane driving, vessel mooring operations) as required by the Ship’s Management Team.
- Carry out any other duties as directed by Engineering Department within the individual’s qualified/trained and familiarised capability.
- To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and engine room/vessel contingency plans.
- Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any work commences.
- Be Familiar with company safety management procedures - specifically:

- Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
- Serco waste disposal procedures
- Shipboard Management Team
- Shipboard Safety Committee

**What I need to do the job?**
- Engine Room Rating Certificate (as a minimum)
- 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

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Meaningful and Vital Work - Everyone in our Defence business has an important role to play in the smooth operation of the UK’s Armed Forces. Whether you’re joining us from the military or from a civilian background, you’ll take great pride in supporting the military and the care we take of our defence customers.

A World of Opportunity - With over 70 military contracts here in the UK and a wide variety of roles, Serco can offer excellent opportunities for progression, whether that’s in Defence or in another part of our multi-sector business. We also support our teams with a range of training and accreditations, from apprenticeships to chartered statuses.

Great People - Within Serco you’ll find diverse and inclusive people that are driven by the same can-do attitude and values of Care, Trust, Pride, and Innovation. We are proud of who we are as individuals - and of how we come together as one team.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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