Deckhand
We are seeking an energetic individual to join our marine team. This is a shore-based role working on board our Heavy Lift Vessels while they are in port. This position requires a candidate with an excellent work ethic, a willingness to learn new skills and the ability to work safely and efficiently, and flexibility to travel and work away from home. Travel is generally within the UK with occasional visits to northern Europe and requires the candidate to be UK based. The role involves regular weekend working.
Responsibilities
(Including but not limited to)
- Assisting with bringing the vessel into port and mooring
- Preparing the vessel for operation
- Assisting with the loading and securing of cargo
- Operating machinery and systems on the vessels
- Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times
- Assisting with the maintenance of the vessels and their systems
- Keeping the vessels clean and tidy, including paintwork repairs
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Operations Engineer
Key Skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
- Safety-orientated
- Experience operating machinery or plant
- Willing to work at height and in confined spaces
- Willingness to work away
- Full UK driving licence
- UK Passport
Desirable Skills / Experience
- Experience in a marine / heavy haulage environment
- Experience maintaining machinery
- Experience working with diesel engines
- Experience operating cranes / Forklift trucks or lifting gear
- Experience in lashing and securing cargo
- Welding / fabrication experience
Salary & Working Arrangements Benefits
- Annual Salary (based on a 40hr working week) of £28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
- Opportunity for overtime
- Typical working pattern is 8 days on / 6 days off, or 4 days on / 3 days off. Travel time is included in this ratio. There is an expectation of longer trips when the vessel is operational.
- 5 weeks’ paid holiday
- Hotel accommodation (single occupancy) and meals provided when away
- Provision of company van for business travel
- Contributory Pension scheme
If you are interested in this opportunity and feel you meet the criteria outlined above, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send applications to: jobs@robertwynnandsons.co.uk