Looking for a Deckhand

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

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Job Description

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Job Title: Deckhand

Location: Humber Pilotage Area

Reporting to: Marine Services Manager/Coxswain

Closing date: Sunday 31st January 2021

We. are recruiting for a reliable and motivated Deckhand to join the Marine Department of the Humber region. The Deckhand will support the Marine Services Manager and Coxswains with the safe mooring of marine craft and shore-side facilities. The role will be based in the Humber Estuary Pilotage Area and you will be in contact with Harbour Masters, Pilotage Operations Managers and other Deckhands and Coxswains. Although not essential, ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar role.

The role is a shore-based position, not requiring the need to work away from home for extended periods of time, and will suit anyone with small boat, lifeboat, fishing or yachting experience as well as having worked within the naval or shipping industries.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist the Coxswain with the Health, Safety and Welfare of the vessels/pilot Launch, (all onboard and equipment) and shore side facilities.
  • Respond to emergencies within the work area, onboard or as directed by the Marine Services Manager, Assistant Dock Master(s), Vessel Traffic Services Operators (VTSOs).
  • Assist the Coxswain with the safe navigation of the vessel/ Pilot Boat whilst underway and Keeping a good lookout at all times.
  • To ensure safe access and egress and to accompany Pilots, passengers, and other members of staff who may step aboard the vessel/pilot launch deck either underway or moored up.
  • Assist the coxswain with the safe mooring of the vessel/pilot launch in tidal and non-tidal waters.
  • Give situational reports as directed by the Coxswain regarding weather and sea state condition to VTSO’s.
  • Keep the Pilot Launch log up to date and conduct Man overboard drills at least once a month as instructed by the Coxswain.
  • Maintain a clean and safe vessel/pilot launch as directed by the Coxswain.
  • To acquire the requisite knowledge and experience to allow eventual progression to the position of Coxswain.

Essential Requirements

  • Basic sea survival skills.
  • First Aid at work training.
  • Proactive attitude to Health and Safety at work.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Able to work using your own initiative to solve problems.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Good team working skills.
  • Understanding of the complexity of working in extreme weather conditions with the confidence to do so.
  • Must be willing to undertake and give further training as necessary.

Desirable Requirements

  • Efficient Deckhand Certificate (EDH) or Royal Navy deck equivalent.
  • Experience in VHF Operations and procedures (Minimum ROC).
  • RYA day skippers or working towards RYA coastal/day skippers qualification.
  • Knowledge of Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Policies, practices and procedures.
  • Understanding of the complexity of working and covering 24 hours 365 day rotating roster.
  • Computer literate.

Additional Information:

When joining, you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that we undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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