Mate
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46000-58533 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Clyde, PA15 2AR |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 307149-43906115 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Mate in our Marine Scotland team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our vessels. Your work will help ensure vital maritime services run smoothly, contributing to the security and sustainability of our waters.
This is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. From overseeing deck operations to ensuring compliance with safety standards, you’ll help create a safer environment for colleagues and communities alike.
What you’ll do as a Mate
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Plan and supervise maintenance of all deck areas, including holds, hatches, and superstructure
- Manage loading, discharge, and ballasting of the ship, ensuring stability and safety
- Oversee deck stores, including stowage, inventory, and re-ordering
- Act as a Watchkeeping Officer, following navigation procedures and international regulations
- Organise and conduct drills, including fire, oil pollution containment, and life raft tests
- Maintain accurate records for deck operations and tank soundings
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- SC clearance or have no problems obtaining one
- OOW <500GT
- Qualifications aligned with MHR 202.9 Port Certification Matrices
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong awareness of health, safety, and risk management
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
- Holidays: Competitive holiday package
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Mate in our Marine Scotland team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our vessels. Your work will help ensure vital maritime services run smoothly, contributing to the security and sustainability of our waters.
This is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. From overseeing deck operations to ensuring compliance with safety standards, you’ll help create a safer environment for colleagues and communities alike.
What you’ll do as a Mate
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Plan and supervise maintenance of all deck areas, including holds, hatches, and superstructure
- Manage loading, discharge, and ballasting of the ship, ensuring stability and safety
- Oversee deck stores, including stowage, inventory, and re-ordering
- Act as a Watchkeeping Officer, following navigation procedures and international regulations
- Organise and conduct drills, including fire, oil pollution containment, and life raft tests
- Maintain accurate records for deck operations and tank soundings
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- SC clearance or have no problems obtaining one
- OOW <500GT
- Qualifications aligned with MHR 202.9 Port Certification Matrices
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong awareness of health, safety, and risk management
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
- Holidays: Competitive holiday package
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
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