Able Seafarer

The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing over 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, Briggs is committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, recognition and meaningful career progression.

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success.

The Role

The Able Seaman has responsibility for taking all necessary actions for safety, pollution prevention and efficient operation of the ship.

Principal Responsibilities

• Carrying out all orders and instructions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintenance of equipment and vessel structures as appropriate
• Perform the duties of Coxswain or workboat crewmember
• Carryout Lookout duties as instructed
• Assist deck officers in cargo operations as required
• Operate vessels lifting gear when trained
• Operate and deploy counter pollution equipment
• Assist in maintenance of Safety, Lifesaving and Fire fighting equipment.
• Perform safety and security patrols when required
• Responsibilities as identified as part of the vessels Emergency teams
• Perform the duties of Helmsman
• Form part of a mooring and anchoring party
• Comply with pollution prevention requirements
• Assist Engineering staff in maintenance
• Cleaning duties
• Operate deck machinery when suitably trained or qualified
• Ship operational tasks ie Mooring work, support to trials teams or similar 3rd party work.

Certification

• AB certificate
• Steering certificate
• Basic Fire prevention and firefighting
• Personal Safety and Social responsibilities
• Personal survival techniques
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• PSC & RB
• EDH certificate
• Elementary First aid aboard ships
• Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
• ENG1 Medical

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with a pension, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme and much more, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics and will provide any reasonable adjustments needed during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining.

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 FSC vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Serco who are our FSC vetting partner and their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy - Serco