Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Offshore Operations
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £10000-25000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 3LT |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 307473-43971681 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Ready to impact a better future?
As an Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Offshore Operations colleague, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our vessels. Your work will help ensure offshore activities run smoothly, contributing to critical services that support communities and the wider maritime environment.
This is hands‑on work with real purpose. You’ll be part of a team that helps keep operations moving safely and reliably, taking pride in work that has a direct and positive impact on the future of our offshore programmes.
What you’ll do as an Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Offshore Operations
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Act as a key part of the labour force on board, supporting the safe operation of the vessel and the handling of cargo.
- Assist vessel officers and crew with day‑to‑day deck tasks, including line handling, equipment stowage, and routine seamanship duties.
- Ensure that all work areas and equipment are maintained to required safety and operational standards.
- Follow instructions from the Vessel Master, Senior Operations Controller, and other onboard leaders to support smooth offshore operations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, technical teams, and marine superintendents to deliver safe and efficient vessel operations.
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…
- An Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) certificate and experience working in a maritime environment.
- A strong understanding of safe working practices at sea, with a commitment to high safety standards.
- The ability to work effectively within a team, including during physically demanding offshore operations.
- Good communication skills and a proactive, reliable approach to supporting vessel activities.
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.
- 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 an Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Offshore Operations colleague, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our vessels. Your work will help ensure offshore activities run smoothly, contributing to critical services that support communities and the wider maritime environment.
This is hands‑on work with real purpose. You’ll be part of a team that helps keep operations moving safely and reliably, taking pride in work that has a direct and positive impact on the future of our offshore programmes.
What you’ll do as an Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Offshore Operations
You’ll be entrusted to:
- Act as a key part of the labour force on board, supporting the safe operation of the vessel and the handling of cargo.
- Assist vessel officers and crew with day‑to‑day deck tasks, including line handling, equipment stowage, and routine seamanship duties.
- Ensure that all work areas and equipment are maintained to required safety and operational standards.
- Follow instructions from the Vessel Master, Senior Operations Controller, and other onboard leaders to support smooth offshore operations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, technical teams, and marine superintendents to deliver safe and efficient vessel operations.
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…
- An Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) certificate and experience working in a maritime environment.
- A strong understanding of safe working practices at sea, with a commitment to high safety standards.
- The ability to work effectively within a team, including during physically demanding offshore operations.
- Good communication skills and a proactive, reliable approach to supporting vessel activities.
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.
- 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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