Mate 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

To be based aboard the nominated vessel and responsible to the Master for its safe and efficient day to day operation and for the completion of assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• The safety of personnel, safety of the vessel, pollution prevention and the efficient operation of the vessel and act as vessel safety officer.
• To be responsible for the performance of a safe navigational watch.
• The maintenance of life saving appliances and firefighting equipment.
• Implementing the safety and environmental policy of the Company.
• Reporting to the Master – Defects, hazards, incidents and accidents.
• Planning and recording of deck work to include mooring inspection documentation.
• Allocation of daily work to the deck crew including providing assistance to the engineering and catering departments when required.
• Conduct deck operations in a safe and efficient manner.
• Stock control of mooring equipment held on board.
• Review of on-board contingency plans, risk assessments and shipboard procedures.
• Update of nautical publications and charts.
• Ensuring the vessel is properly prepared for all statutory surveys and ensuring the vessel remains in a seaworthy condition.
• STCW Designated Security Duties.

The Candidate

• Due to statutory requirements associated with this role, applicants must be British citizens (UK nationals).
• Officer of the Watch.
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
• Advanced Fire prevention and firefighting.
• Personal Safety and Social responsibilities.
• Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats.
• Medical First aid aboard ships.
• GMDSS radio operator’s certificate.
• Radar and ARPA certification.
• HELM certification if CoC after August 2013.
• 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.