The Company
Since the 1970’s the Briggs Group have grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing just over 800 dedicated members of staff.
Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression and recognition.
Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.
The Role
Responsible to the Master for the vessels’ safe and efficient day to day operation and for the completion of assigned tasks.
Principal Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the performance of a safe navigational watch
- The maintenance of life saving appliances and firefighting equipment
- Reporting to the Master –Defects, hazards, incidents and accidents
- Planning and recording of deck work to include mooring inspection documentation
- Allocation of daily work to the deck crew including providing assistance to the engineering and catering departments when required
- Conduct deck operations in a safe and efficient manner
- Stock control of mooring equipment held on board
- Review of on board contingency plans, risk assessments and shipboard procedures
- Update of nautical publications and charts
- Ensuring the vessel is properly prepared for all statutory surveys and ensuring the vessel remains in a seaworthy condition
- Undertake training as required to comply with Company regulations and legislative requirements
Certification
- Officer of the Watch Deck II/1
- Advanced Fire prevention and firefighting
- Personal Safety and Social responsibilities
- Personal Survival techniques
- Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
- GMDSS radio operators certificate
- Radar and ARPA certification
- HELM certification if CoC after August 2013
What’s in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and much more as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining.
Next Steps
You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.
Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Serco who are our FSC vetting partner and their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy - Serco
