Deckhand; CTV

Overview

Windcat is a leading provider of safe and efficient crew transfer services to the offshore industry, operating at the forefront for more than 20 years. With a growing fleet of over 55 Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), 1 Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) and 1 Multi‑Purpose Accommodation Support Vessel (MPASV) – and several newbuilds under construction – Windcat plays a key role in supporting offshore projects worldwide.

As part of CMB.TECH, one of the largest listed and diversified maritime groups in the world, you’ll join a team dedicated to shaping the future of offshore energy.

• Safely transfer wind turbine technicians and other passengers to offshore wind farms and undertake cargo operations.
• Maintain lookout with the Master and ensure the good maintenance and housekeeping of the vessel alongside the following duties:
• Complete periodical inspections and maintenance of the vessel in accordance with maintenance procedures.
• Promote a positive safety culture on board the vessel and be familiar with all safety equipment, requirements, instructions and facilities on board.
• Deliver a professional service from start to finish when transferring technicians.
• Assist in the on‑board administration and record‑keeping.
• Undertake onboard training as required and participate in emergency drills.
• Assist engineers with vessel maintenance as and when required.
• Undertake instruction from the Master.
• Undertake instructions from the shoreside management team.

Previous experience as a deckhand on commercially operated vessels.

• Small boat experience.
• Customer facing experience.

• Work proactively in a small team.
• Communicate effectively.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Use own initiative.
• Positive, can‑do attitude.
• Execute safe working practices and environmental protection.
• Maintain good housekeeping (clean, tidy, and organised).

• Competent with ropework, mooring, bunkering, watchkeeping and vessel‑planned maintenance.
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of marine diesel engines and ancillary systems.

Able and willing to work from any site in the UK and Europe.

• Right to work in the UK.
• Passport – must be valid for travel to the UK and EU.
• STCW basic safety training certificates (preferably not older than 4 years):
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting STCW A‑VI/1‑2.
• Elementary First Aid STCW A‑VI/1‑3.
• Personal Survival Techniques STCW A‑VI/1‑1.
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities STCW A‑VI/1‑4.
• ENG1 Seafarer medical – Fit for lookout duties must be ticked Yes.
• MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1).
• Desirable:
• Navigational Watch Rating Certificate II/4 (Deck).
• Current UK driving licence.
• Discharge book.
• Slinger Signaller course (preferably not older than 3 years).
• Automatic External Defibrillator training (AED).
• VHF Short Range Radio.