Seaman

The Marine Directorate, the lead marine management body within the Scottish Government, is recruiting Seaman 1A crew for its Marine Research Vessel fleet, based on board MRV Scotia or MRV Alba na Mara. The work centres on deck, fishing and science operations at sea, from handling equipment and deck machinery to watchkeeping and in-port security patrols. Typical trips run 28 days on and 26 off, operating mainly in Scottish waters.

Candidates need an unlimited ENG1 medical plus Able Seafarer and STCW certificates;
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not offered.

• Assist with loading, stowing, deploying, recovering and discharging fishing and science equipment
• Operate deck machinery and equipment for mooring, lifting and fishing operations safely
• Carry out deck maintenance such as cleaning, painting, greasing, storing and ropework, as directed by the CPO (Deck)
• Stand watch as part of the bridge watchkeeping team
• In port, carry out quartermaster and nightwatchman duties, including security patrols

• UK Able Seafarer Certificate of Competency
• Valid STCW certification

• Valid unlimited ENG1 medical

• Relevant experience at sea on fishing vessels across a wide range of seamanship duties, including deck maintenance, watchkeeping and helmsmanship
• Knowledge of safe working practices in a marine environment and relevant health and safety procedures
  
  Demonstrable experience operating Fast Rescue Craft and/or Rigid Inflatable Boats
• Recent experience operating deck equipment such as davits, winches and cranes in marine operations

• Adaptability to change at awareness level
• Delivery and decision making at speed at awareness level

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (identity, right to work, employment history and unspent criminal record check)
• Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK

• Annual leave of 175 days, calculated pro-rata
• Wide range of employee benefits