AB (Offshore Operations FTC 12 Months) -Maritime North - OOP Operations
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25000-40000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 3LT |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 308151-44022633 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Serco is looking for Deck Rating (AB)
- Offshore Operations. The purpose of the AB is to act as the main labour force on board their appointed vessel. An AB will carry out a range of duties in the task of assisting in the safe operation of the vessel or the handling of its cargo.
Main Accountabilities:
- Berthing/Slipping of the Vessel.
- Ship Husbandry Tasks.
- Ship Operational Tasks.
- Cleaning Tasks as directed.
- Drive/operate deck machinery including cranes.
- Assist in repair and routine planned maintenance of ship’s equipment.
- Machinery care, routine maintenance and lubrication
- To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and contingency plans.
- Aware of the company Safety Management System
- specifically:
- Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
- Shipboard Management Team
- Shipboard Safety Committee
- Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.
- Watch duties including navigational look-out and gangway watch
What you will need to do the role:
- MCA Certificate of Competency as an Able Seafarer
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- Unrestricted ENG1
- Must be a British National and British Passport holder
- Must be able to obtain SC clearance
- Salary: salaries with annual reviews
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and
- apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards
- healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
Serco is looking for Deck Rating (AB)
- Offshore Operations. The purpose of the AB is to act as the main labour force on board their appointed vessel. An AB will carry out a range of duties in the task of assisting in the safe operation of the vessel or the handling of its cargo.
Main Accountabilities:
- Berthing/Slipping of the Vessel.
- Ship Husbandry Tasks.
- Ship Operational Tasks.
- Cleaning Tasks as directed.
- Drive/operate deck machinery including cranes.
- Assist in repair and routine planned maintenance of ship’s equipment.
- Machinery care, routine maintenance and lubrication
- To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and contingency plans.
- Aware of the company Safety Management System
- specifically:
- Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
- Shipboard Management Team
- Shipboard Safety Committee
- Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.
- Watch duties including navigational look-out and gangway watch
What you will need to do the role:
- MCA Certificate of Competency as an Able Seafarer
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- Unrestricted ENG1
- Must be a British National and British Passport holder
- Must be able to obtain SC clearance
- Salary: salaries with annual reviews
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and
- apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards
- healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
- Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
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