As a Master in our Maritime North - BUTEC Operations team, you'll lead the safe and efficient operation of our vessel, guiding colleagues and clients with confidence and care. Your work will directly contribute to delivering safe, reliable marine operations that support communities and create a positive impact across the region.
Every day, you'll help ensure our vessel, colleagues, and clients are protected, prepared, and ready for their mission. You'll champion safety, uphold standards, and bring clarity to complex operations - all while helping shape a safer future for those who depend on vital marine capability.
What you'll do as a Master
You'll be entrusted to:
- Lead the vessel's overall command, ensuring compliance with Flag and Class legislation, Serco Marine Integrated Management System, and Serco policies
- Maintain responsibility for all shipboard operations, including vessel and crew certification
- Prepare the vessel for voyage and tasking, and oversee shipboard management and safety committee meetings as required
- Liaise with operational authorities on vessel tasking and operational matters
- Create and maintain operational, technical, and client documentation
- Promote operational efficiency, morale, welfare, and safety for all colleagues on board
- Ensure full familiarity with the vessel's construction, navigation, manoeuvrability, and equipment
- Comply with Merchant Shipping legislation and ensure all relevant provisions are met
- Establish, maintain, and review risk assessments and operational procedures
- Conduct daily inspections to uphold high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and preservation
- Submit operational and condition reports in line with company procedures
- Personally supervise navigation during port entry and departure, confined waters, adverse weather, or reduced visibility
· SC cleared or have no issues obtaining it
- MCA Certificate of Competence Master 3000GT (Near Coastal) as a minimum
- Current STCW certificates, including Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- STCW Medical Care onboard and Elementary First Aid
- An unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate
- A methodical approach and strong safety mindset
- A good standard of education, Disability Confident
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What we offer
- Holidays: Competitive Holiday package
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.