Mate-Marine Scotland

Mate

Location: Faslane, Clyde G84 8HL

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Perm/FT/48 hours, 3 weeks on 3 weeks off

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Mate in our Marine Scotland team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our vessels. Your work will help ensure vital maritime services run smoothly, contributing to the security and sustainability of our waters.

This is a role where your expertise will make a real difference. From overseeing deck operations to ensuring compliance with safety standards, you’ll help create a safer environment for colleagues and communities alike. Your work has purpose, helping deliver services that have a positive impact on communities and support a better future.

What you’ll do as a Mate

• Plan and supervise maintenance of all deck areas, including holds, hatches, and superstructure. As part of a small crew, you will be expected to carry out onboard maintenance on deck to maintain the upkeep of the vessel
• Manage loading and discharge of various equipment up to 10 t in weight using the vessels onboard Palfinger and Heila cranes in a safe and competent manner.  
• Oversee deck stores, including stowage, inventory management, and re-ordering
• Act as a Watchkeeping Officer, following navigation procedures and international regulations. Carry out chart corrections.
• Organise and conduct drills, including fire, oil pollution containment, and life raft tests.
• Be  able to work in harmony as part of a small crew, carry out deck duties including mooring up and letting go safely,  

Does this sound like you?

• Hold Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible to obtain it.
• Hold an Officer of the Watch (OOW) certification for vessels under 500GT.
• Have qualifications aligned with MHR 202.9 Port Certification Matrices. STCW certs , minimum YM OFFSHORE (power) with a COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENT, Crane operator’s cert and Edh desirable along with previous workboat experience
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Have a strong awareness of health, safety, and risk management.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities, headroom for people to grow, and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Competitive holiday package
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee 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

Vetting and checks:

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 (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.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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