Oil Spill Responder
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,450.00 i £35,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Web Recruit Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ACEUZ0102/SK |
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Oil Spill Responder
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Closing Date: 1 February 2026
We are seeking highly motivated team players who share our passion for safeguarding the environment to join us in Southampton to begin a fulfilling career as an Oil Spill Responder.
OSRL is the largest international industry-funded cooperative that exists to respond to oil spills wherever in the world they may occur, by providing preparedness, response and intervention services.
Job Description:
Your career with OSRL will begin with an intensive 12-week training programme to give you the skills needed to effectively support oil spill response operations on a global basis. As a Responder, your typical day will focus on maintaining your readiness to respond, such as continuous training to hone your personal competence and supporting the maintenance and rehabilitation of our specialist oil spill response equipment. These activities are all designed to allow you to react safely, swiftly and with confidence to achieve a positive impact wherever in the World an oil spill occurs.
Main accountabilities:
- To provide safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises, preparedness projects and client engagement activities globally.
- Ensure that all activities are carried out with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and environmental considerations in line with company policies and procedures.
- Be on call as part of the duty team, including supporting spill mobilisations and travelling globally at short notice.
- Undertake the efficient maintenance and rehabilitation of operational and support equipment to the highest standards and in compliance with safety requirements.
- Proactively develop and maintain appropriate knowledge and skills.
- Provide a source of expertise and assistance to other departments.
- Act as a representative of the company to maintain the standing as a high-profile global leader in oil spill preparedness and response through industry forums, conferences and contact with external stakeholders.
- Provide input into the ongoing technical development of spill response equipment, strategies and techniques through internal technical forums, working groups and practical experience.
- Develop and update operational guidelines and maintenance procedures for new and existing equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
Role requirements:
It is essential that all applicants can meet/demonstrate the following criteria:
- A tangible desire to make a positive impact
- Clear aptitude for practical problem solving
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- A willingness to be on-call and to be sent anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice
- An ability to work long hours in the field in challenging environments
- Strong team-working skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong safety ethos
- Possess a full, clean UK driving licence
- Live within one hour of our Southampton base or be prepared to relocate
- Subject to OEUK medical. The medical will be arranged by OSRL.
Our team is purposefully made up of people with a wide variety of backgrounds, so if you possess any of the skills, qualifications and experience from the following categories, we would like to hear from you:
Engineering
An Engineering degree and/or experience in a practical mechanical engineering or marine engineering role.
Environmental
Experience in an environmental role, preferably with a degree in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Oceanology or similar.
Disaster Management/Logistics
Experience and/or knowledge of working in civil contingencies planning, disaster management or complicated international logistics, in particular with the armed forces.
Marine
Knowledge of seamanship and an understanding of tides, currents and charts. A background as a deck officer in the armed forces, coastguard or merchant fleets.
Language Capability
Due to the global nature of our work, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Arabic languages would be advantageous. We would particularly welcome applications from fluent French and Spanish speakers.
Working with OSRL
Starting salary of £30,450 - £35,000 (depending on experience), with benefits, including:
- 10% Pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Health Cash Plan
- Hybrid working
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
To apply, please select the apply button. If selected for interview, you will be invited to attend a one-day assessment centre on 11th February 2026.
If successful, your employment with us will commence with an initial 12-week training programme, commencing in March 2026.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Closing Date: 1 February 2026
We are seeking highly motivated team players who share our passion for safeguarding the environment to join us in Southampton to begin a fulfilling career as an Oil Spill Responder.
OSRL is the largest international industry-funded cooperative that exists to respond to oil spills wherever in the world they may occur, by providing preparedness, response and intervention services.
Job Description:
Your career with OSRL will begin with an intensive 12-week training programme to give you the skills needed to effectively support oil spill response operations on a global basis. As a Responder, your typical day will focus on maintaining your readiness to respond, such as continuous training to hone your personal competence and supporting the maintenance and rehabilitation of our specialist oil spill response equipment. These activities are all designed to allow you to react safely, swiftly and with confidence to achieve a positive impact wherever in the World an oil spill occurs.
Main accountabilities:
- To provide safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises, preparedness projects and client engagement activities globally.
- Ensure that all activities are carried out with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and environmental considerations in line with company policies and procedures.
- Be on call as part of the duty team, including supporting spill mobilisations and travelling globally at short notice.
- Undertake the efficient maintenance and rehabilitation of operational and support equipment to the highest standards and in compliance with safety requirements.
- Proactively develop and maintain appropriate knowledge and skills.
- Provide a source of expertise and assistance to other departments.
- Act as a representative of the company to maintain the standing as a high-profile global leader in oil spill preparedness and response through industry forums, conferences and contact with external stakeholders.
- Provide input into the ongoing technical development of spill response equipment, strategies and techniques through internal technical forums, working groups and practical experience.
- Develop and update operational guidelines and maintenance procedures for new and existing equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
Role requirements:
It is essential that all applicants can meet/demonstrate the following criteria:
- A tangible desire to make a positive impact
- Clear aptitude for practical problem solving
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- A willingness to be on-call and to be sent anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice
- An ability to work long hours in the field in challenging environments
- Strong team-working skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong safety ethos
- Possess a full, clean UK driving licence
- Live within one hour of our Southampton base or be prepared to relocate
- Subject to OEUK medical. The medical will be arranged by OSRL.
Our team is purposefully made up of people with a wide variety of backgrounds, so if you possess any of the skills, qualifications and experience from the following categories, we would like to hear from you:
Engineering
An Engineering degree and/or experience in a practical mechanical engineering or marine engineering role.
Environmental
Experience in an environmental role, preferably with a degree in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Oceanology or similar.
Disaster Management/Logistics
Experience and/or knowledge of working in civil contingencies planning, disaster management or complicated international logistics, in particular with the armed forces.
Marine
Knowledge of seamanship and an understanding of tides, currents and charts. A background as a deck officer in the armed forces, coastguard or merchant fleets.
Language Capability
Due to the global nature of our work, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese and Arabic languages would be advantageous. We would particularly welcome applications from fluent French and Spanish speakers.
Working with OSRL
Starting salary of £30,450 - £35,000 (depending on experience), with benefits, including:
- 10% Pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Health Cash Plan
- Hybrid working
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
To apply, please select the apply button. If selected for interview, you will be invited to attend a one-day assessment centre on 11th February 2026.
If successful, your employment with us will commence with an initial 12-week training programme, commencing in March 2026.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.