Boatmaster (Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, GB, IV40 8AJ)

Serco
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)Skills: ["Leadership","Decision-making","Communication","Risk management","Calm under pressure"]

Lead overall command of a vessel in the Defence Marine team, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations at sea. You’ll supervise navigation during critical operations, maintain seaworthiness and safety for the vessel, crew, and embarked clients, and manage risk assessments and operational documentation. The role also emphasizes crew welfare, pollution prevention measures, and coordination with operational teams and stakeholders to deliver trusted marine services.

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Boatmaster (Kyle of Lochalsh, Inverness-shire, GB, IV40 8AJ)

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Job Summary

Lead overall command of a vessel in the Defence Marine team, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations at sea. You’ll supervise navigation during critical operations, maintain seaworthiness and safety for the vessel, crew, and embarked clients, and manage risk assessments and operational documentation. The role also emphasizes crew welfare, pollution prevention measures, and coordination with operational teams and stakeholders to deliver trusted marine services.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Take overall command of the vessel and ensure compliance with maritime legislation, class requirements, company policies, and operational procedures.
  • •Ensure seaworthiness and safety of the vessel, crew, and embarked clients, including support for pollution prevention measures.
  • •Prepare the vessel for voyages and operational tasking while liaising with operational teams and stakeholders.
  • •Lead shipboard safety and management activities, maintaining operational efficiency and crew welfare to high professional standards.
  • •Review and maintain risk assessments, operational procedures, and technical documentation; actively supervise navigation during critical operations.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:PensionHealth InsuranceVirtual Gp

Key Requirements

  • •MCA Boatmaster or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement.
  • •Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate.
  • •STCW Basic Safety Training, including refresher training where required.
  • •Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills to build trust and collaborative relationships.
  • •Ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations while maintaining high standards of safety and operational performance.
Skills:LeadershipDecision-makingCommunicationRisk managementCalm under pressure
Certifications:MCA BoatmasterRYA Yachtmaster OffshoreCommercial EndorsementENG1 Medical CertificateSTCW Basic Safety Training

Eligibility

Security Clearance:BPSSCTCSC

Company Brief

Serco
Provides public services across defence, transport, health, justice, immigration and citizen services, delivering operations, consultancy and managed services to governments and commercial clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hook, United Kingdom
Founded: 1929
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