Chief Mate - Multicat Vessel

The Company

Since the 1970’s the Briggs Group have grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing just over 800 dedicated members of staff.

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

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

Responsible to the Master for the vessels’ safe and efficient day to day operation and for the completion of assigned tasks.

Principal Responsibilities

To be responsible for the performance of a safe navigational watch
The maintenance of life saving appliances and firefighting equipment
Reporting to the Master –Defects, hazards, incidents and accidents
Planning and recording of deck work to include mooring inspection documentation
Allocation of daily work to the deck crew including providing assistance to the engineering and catering departments when required
Conduct deck operations in a safe and efficient manner
Stock control of mooring equipment held on board
Review of on board contingency plans, risk assessments and shipboard procedures
Update of nautical publications and charts
Ensuring the vessel is properly prepared for all statutory surveys and ensuring the vessel remains in a seaworthy condition
Undertake training as required to comply with Company regulations and legislative requirements

Certification

Officer of the Watch Deck II/1
Advanced Fire prevention and firefighting
FF & FP certificate
Personal Safety and Social responsibilities
Personal Survival techniques
Elementary First Aid
Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats
GMDSS radio operators certificate
Radar and ARPA certification
HELM certification if CoC after August 2013
ENG1 Medical Certificate

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, 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 encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining.