At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair machinery on vessels while supporting marine training for the Ministry of Defence.
- Company: Join a leading marine and environmental services company with a strong commitment to staff development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Stable environment with opportunities for on-the-job training and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role that supports the armed forces and offers career progression.
- Qualifications: Seagoing experience, technical knowledge, and relevant certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 29217 - 31814 £ per year.
Since the 1970s, the Briggs Group has grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.
Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff who are looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression, and recognition.
Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision-making and provide a benchmark for everything that we believe in.
They are the Company’s fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process, shaping the Company’s culture for future success.
The Role
The Technical Rating is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all machinery and electrical equipment onboard the vessel and carry out the role of GP Rating.
The contract will be to support The Ministry of Defence around the coast of the UK delivering various aspects of marine training including Aircrew Marine Survival Training, Target Towing and Range Clearance duties to support the armed forces.
Key Responsibilities
- To be familiar with details of vessel’s construction, machinery and operating characteristics.
- Undertake relevant pre‑departure checks before a sea passage, including ensuring the vessel is fully prepared for the voyage, taking into account factors such as stability, stress, trim, and watertight integrity, and confirming that sufficient bunkers are available for the voyage, including reserves.
- Reports any deficiencies to the Master and Technical Superintendent.
- Carry out regular inspections of machinery and machinery spaces to ensure continuous awareness of the condition and operational capability of all equipment.
- Keep all engine room records as required by the Company and other authorities and ensuring that they are completed neatly and accurately.
- Being familiar with all safety equipment onboard and participating in safety drills and training to always ensure the highest operation standard of the vessel.
- The Candidate
- Seagoing experience in a demanding environment.
- Knowledge of the technical operation of the installations of designated equipment.
- RYA Powerboat Level 2.
- ENG1 Medical.
- Approved Engine Course 1.
- Training according to STCW Regulations.
- Complete MOD security clearance (must be resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years).
What’s in it for you?
We offer an excellent package, including a pension, life assurance, the Cycle to Work scheme, and more, along with opportunities for on‑the‑job training and career progression within a stable environment.
Flexible working options are also available.
The next steps
You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.
All employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine.
Data will be processed through Serco, who are our FSC vetting partner.
Their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy – Serco.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.
All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential requirements for this role will be offered an interview.
- Technical Rating/GP Rating (Marine)
- PL9 9XH
- £29,217 to £31,814 per year Benefits package
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