At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diving and maritime operations, ensuring safety and high standards.
- Company: Join KBS Maritime at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth - a leader in diving services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and flexible parental benefits.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with career development and employee assistance programmes.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a hands-on role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Qualifications: Must have diving certifications, strong safety experience, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth
Service Area: Asset Management, Diving Services
Hours of Work: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:15
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000
What you'll be doing: You’ll play a key part in delivering reactive and planned diving and maritime operations across Portsmouth, ensuring all work is carried out safely, professionally, and to the highest standards. This is a role for someone who’s hands‑on, safety‑driven, and eager to lead when required – whether that’s overseeing a dive, coordinating documentation, or supporting the wider diving team.
What you will bring: You’re a pro‑active, organised and collaborative Diver who communicates clearly and confidently, leading to great relationships and influence being built. Your strong professional safety experience and demonstrable technical judgement will ensure you lead with integrity, while embodying KBS Maritime’s values. As a motivated and eager Diver, you will deliver results even when having to navigate challenges – something you take pride in.
About you:
- A valid First Aid at Work certificate
- An in‑date ADC Supervisor Certificate
- A strong understanding of the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, ACoP L104, and HSEG 3003
- Competence in writing and reviewing dive documentation
- HSE‑approved Surface Supplied certification (minimum)
- Experience with underwater husbandry and civil engineering techniques
- Medical fitness to undertake commercial diving duties
- Good working knowledge of MS Office
- Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance
- Full UK driving licence
Even better if you have (or want to gain!):
- Confined Space training
- Rigging & slinging qualifications
- HP water jetting & chainsaw certification
- RYA Level 2 Powerboat or Sea Survival
- Lift Supervisor training
You’ll get:
- A competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
- Discretionary company bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or the employee can increase their contribution to 6% and company contribution 8%
- Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)
- Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group income protection
- Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
- Free parking onsite
- Access to our internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
- Continued professional career development
- Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
- Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
- 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre‑employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.
KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, ability, and belief.
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KBS Maritime is an exceptional employer located at HM Naval Base in Portsmouth, offering a dynamic work environment where safety and professionalism are paramount. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced pension contributions and flexible parental benefits. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to succeed in their roles.
