Job Title: Diving and Maritime Assistant Supervisor
Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth
Service Area: Asset Management, Diving Services
Hours of Work: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:15
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000
What you'll be doing:
* You’ll play a key part in delivering reactive and planned diving and maritime operations across Portsmouth, ensuring all work is carried out safely, professionally, and to the highest standards.
* This is a role for someone who’s hands‑on, safety‑driven, and eager to lead when required – whether that’s overseeing a dive, coordinating documentation, or supporting the wider diving team.
What you will bring:
* You’re a pro‑active, organised and collaborative Diver who communicates clearly and confidently, leading to great relationships and influence being built.
* Your strong professional safety experience and demonstrable technical judgement will ensure you lead with integrity, while embodying KBS Maritime’s values.
* As a motivated and eager Diver, you will deliver results even when having to navigate challenges – something you that pride in.
About you:
* A valid First Aid at Work certificate
* An in‑date ADC Supervisor Certificate
* A strong understanding of the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, ACoP L104, and HSEG 3003
* Competence in writing and reviewing dive documentation
* HSE‑approved Surface Supplied certification (minimum)
* Experience with underwater husbandry and civil engineering techniques
* Medical fitness to undertake commercial diving duties
* Good working knowledge of MS Office
* Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance
* Full UK driving licence
Even better if you have (or want to gain!):
* Confined Space training
* Rigging & slinging qualifications
* HP water jetting & chainsaw certification
* RYA Level 2 Powerboat or Sea Survival
* Lift Supervisor training
You’ll get:
* A competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
* Discretionary company bonus scheme
* Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or the employee can increase their contribution to 6% and company contribution 8%
* Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)
* Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
* Cycle to work scheme
* Group income protection
* Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
* Free parking onsite
* Access to our internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
* Continued professional career development
* Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
* Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
* 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard
* Background checks & security
Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre‑employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.
KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, ability, and belief.
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