Able Seafarer in Burntisland

The Company

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 Able Seafarer has responsibility for taking all necessary actions for safety, pollution prevention and efficient operation of the ship.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out all orders and instructions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintenance of equipment and vessel structures as appropriate.
• Perform the duties of Coxswain or workboat crewmember.
• Carryout Lookout duties as instructed.
• Assist deck officers in cargo operations as required.
• Operate vessels lifting gear when trained.
• Operate and deploy counter pollution equipment.
• Assist in maintenance of Safety, Lifesaving and Firefighting equipment.
• Perform safety and security patrols when required.
• Responsibilities as identified as part of the vessels Emergency teams.
• Perform the duties of Helmsman.
• Form part of a mooring and anchoring party.
• Comply with pollution prevention requirements.
• Assist Engineering staff in maintenance.
• Cleaning duties.
• Operate deck machinery when suitably trained or qualified.
• Ship operational tasks i.e. Mooring work, support to trials teams or similar 3rd party work.
• STCW Designated Security Duties.

The Candidate

• Due to statutory requirements associated with this role, applicants must be British citizens (UK nationals).
• AB certificate.
• Steering certificate.
• Basic Fire prevention and firefighting.
• Personal Safety and Social responsibilities.
• Personal survival techniques.
• PSC & RB.
• EDH certificate.
• Elementary First aid aboard ships.
• Navigational Watch Rating Certificate.
• ENG1 Medical.
• Complete MOD security clearance (must be resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years).
• Due to the nature of the vessel’s accommodation arrangements, applicants must be comfortable living in shared cabin accommodation with other crew members.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and onboarding process.

The next steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Certn, who are our BPSS vetting partner. Their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy – Certn.

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.