Master-Maritime North - OOP Operations

Master

Location: Ross‑shire, IV40 8AJ
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Permanent, full time, rostered 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Master in our Maritime North – BUTEC Operations team, you’ll lead the safe and efficient operation of our vessel, guiding colleagues and clients with confidence and care. Your work will directly contribute to delivering safe, reliable marine operations that support communities and create a positive impact across the region.

Every day, you’ll help ensure our vessel, colleagues, and clients are protected, prepared, and ready for their mission. You’ll champion safety, uphold standards, and bring clarity to complex operations – all while helping shape a safer future for those who depend on vital marine capability.

What you’ll do as a Master

• Lead the vessel’s overall command, ensuring compliance with Flag and Class legislation, Serco Marine Integrated Management System, and Serco policies
• Maintain responsibility for all shipboard operations, including vessel and crew certification
• Prepare the vessel for voyage and tasking, and oversee shipboard management and safety committee meetings as required
• Liaise with operational authorities on vessel tasking and operational matters
• Create and maintain operational, technical, and client documentation
• Promote operational efficiency, morale, welfare, and safety for all colleagues on board
• Ensure full familiarity with the vessel’s construction, navigation, manoeuvrability, and equipment
• Comply with Merchant Shipping legislation and ensure all relevant provisions are met
• Establish, maintain, and review risk assessments and operational procedures
• Conduct daily inspections to uphold high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and preservation
• Submit operational and condition reports in line with company procedures
• Personally supervise navigation during port entry and departure, confined waters, adverse weather, or reduced visibility

Does this sound like you?

• SC cleared or have no issues obtaining it

• MCA Certificate of Competence Master 3000GT (Near Coastal) as a minimum
• Current STCW certificates, including Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
• STCW Medical Care onboard and Elementary First Aid
• An unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate
• A methodical approach and strong safety mindset
• A good standard of education

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different 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 connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, 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 (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.

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.

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