Barge Operative

Barge Operative Role 

Working pattern: Monday – Friday with occasional weekend work.

Fixed-term 12 months

Location: RNB Devonport- Plymouth 

Salary: Competitive plus benefits 

Reporting directly to the Barge Supervisor, this role will be located in the In-Port Naval Bases. The role will more widely integrate with the Operations team and Technical team.  The key purpose of this role is to conduct barge operations within the In-Port Areas, including fuel delivery to warships and discharging fuel lubricants, ware and sullage. The role will also involve undertaking maintenance on the vessels in line with Company procedures.

Main Accountabilities:

•    To conduct barge operations throughout, including fuel delivery to warships within the Port of Plymouth
•    Partake in the maintenance of the vessels in accordance with the Company’s  approved system 
•    Maintain a safe working environment regarding Health and Safety at Work Act and Oil Pollution Regulations
•    Responsible for loading and discharging fuel lubricants, water and sullage 
•    Ensure compliance with statutory regulationsA
•    To be fully aware of and capable of carrying out emergency operation of all vessel systems 
•    To be responsible for, and assist, Base staff and sub-contractors working onboard 
•    Be prepared to train as a barge crane driver 
•    Communicate effectively with Customers, Management, and office staff
•    Health and Safety awareness • Prepared to train so fully conversant with the operation of all barges in port.

What you will need to do the role:

•    Hold or able to achieve an SC clearance. 
•    Hold a ENG1 Medical Certificate 
•    STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
•    STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
•    STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)
•    STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
•    VHF

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

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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. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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