Job Title: Diving and Maritime Assistant Supervisor
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 that 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
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
- Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard
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, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief. We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact recruitment@kbsmaritime.com.
Diving & Maritime Assistant Supervisor in Portsmouth employer: KBS Maritime
KBS Maritime is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and compliance at the HM Naval Base in Portsmouth. With generous benefits such as 25 days of holiday and enhanced pension schemes, alongside robust career development opportunities, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles while contributing to vital maritime operations.
