Chief Officer
Location: Portsmouth, PO1, 3LT
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Perm/FT/48 hours
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Chief Officer in our team, you'll take charge of the day to day operation of the Deck Department - from navigation and safety leadership to cargo operations and vessel upkeep. Your work will help ensure safe, efficient and purpose driven maritime operations that support our customers and the communities we serve.
You’ll create a safe and collaborative onboard environment where colleagues feel supported, operations run smoothly, and critical decisions are made with care and professionalism. Your leadership will contribute to safer seas, trusted operations and a positive impact on those who depend on our services.
What you’ll do as a Chief Officer
You’ll be entrusted to:
* Plan and supervise the maintenance of all deck areas, including holds, hatches and the superstructure.
* Oversee loading, discharge and ballasting operations, ensuring stability, watertight integrity and compliance with all requirements.
* Manage deck stores - including stowage, inventory and re ordering - and inspect all deck equipment and records on joining.
* Act as a Watchkeeping Officer, normally undertaking the 4-8 watch, following Company Procedures and International Regulations.
* Arrange and oversee fire drills, boat drills, oil pollution drills and safety equipment testing.
* Ensure compliance with Oil Pollution Regulations and work closely with the Chief Engineer during bunkering and bilge operations
* Be responsible for sounding all ballast and fresh water tanks and shall ensure that the proper records are kept in the Tank Sounding Book.
* Be responsible to the Master for the maintenance of vessel security in all its forms.
* Give and receive an appropriate and detailed written handover when leaving/ joining the Ship
Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
* SC cleared or have no problem obtaining one.
* A Certificate of Competence as Chief Officer (Unlimited) as a minimum
* Valid STCW certification, including Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Designated Security Duties and Survival Craft.
* An unrestricted ENG1 and British nationality, including a valid British passport
* A methodical approach and strong organisational capability.
* Familiarity with safety routines, vessel contingency plans and company safety management systems (SMS, IMS, ISM, ISPS).
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
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