Bosun-Maritime North - OOP Operations Full-time 48 Hours Renfrewshire Salary: Competitive plus benefits Serco is looking for a Bosun-Maritime North - OOP Operations. The Bosun will ensure the readiness of deck personnel and equipment for tasks to be achieved. As the senior and experienced deck rating the Bosun is required to take charge of the loading/unloading of cargo during exercise/deck or operation tasks as per the Chief Officer’s cargo load plan. The Bosun is responsible for maintaining a record of lifting equipment and presenting all lifting equipment for test to the Chief Officer. SD Victoria’s Bosun will have the additional responsibility of being the Officer of the Quarter. Main Accountabilities: • Responsible for the safe execution/compliance of each deck task in accordance with (to include but not limited to considering): - Vessel Operating Procedures o Code of Safe Working Practices - Vessel or task specific Risk Assessments - COSHH Assessments • Support the Chief Officer to operate the deck in a professional, effective and economic manner - always in adherence to Serco, Flag State, Classification Society, ISPS and ISM policies/procedures. • Instruct work tasks to deck ratings and report timely completion in support of vessel safe operation and planned or emergent maintenance. • Perform vessel specific watches and duties (i.e. look-out or gangway responsibilities) as per the watch/station bill or as directed by Chief Officer. • Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the vessel. • Supervise deck ratings for all activities carried out by the department unless relieved by a superior officer. • Account for the use of and maintain ready stocks of consumable deck stores. Liaise with 2nd Mate for requisitions. • Accountable for identifying test dates of all lifting gear and presenting for test at the appropriate time to Chief Officer. • Responsible for cleanliness of accommodation and working spaces, Bridge and passageways other than those cleaned and maintained by catering department. • Report equipment defects to the Chief Officer. • Roster deck ratings to deliver adequate continuous coverage for Bridge Watchkeeping and required in-port duties, ensuring that these duties are carried out in accordance with Standing Orders • Routinely monitor safe access/egress to the vessel throughout any duty period. • Responsible to the Chief Officer for disposal/control of garbage management in accordance with the vessel Garbage Management Plan. • Oversee and assist with storing and loading victuals and bond stores to the vessel. • Participate in the Explosives Management procedures on board and act as the OOQ (Officer of the Quarter). • Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any work commences. Conduct toolbox talks for any personnel involved in deck tasks. • The Bosun will be a member of the Ship’s Management/Safety Committees and attend the respective meetings as well as the vessel’s plan of the day. • Familiar with vessel/site/company safety management procedures - specifically: - Serco waste disposal procedures - Ship’s Management Committee - Ships Safety Committee What you will need to do the role: • AB Certificate of Competence • STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course) • STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course) • STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course) • STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course) • STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course) • STCW Elementary First Aid • ENG1 • Passport • Ability to obtain SC clearance • Experience of vessel specific tasks • Experience of communicating and influencing • Crane Familiarisation and Competency Assessment (5 yearly) • SDVIC specific - Complete Officer of Quarter Course (5 yearly – MWS Collingwood) • IT literate (MS Office applications – i.e. Word/Outlook) What we offer: • Salary: salaries with annual reviews • Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme • Holidays: 25 days annual leave • Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression • 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: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel • Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community • Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. 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