Dual Purpose

Salary

£48,949

Contractual hours

42

Basis

Full time

Package

• 2 weeks on 2 weeks off • A rewarding career • A competitive salary • Excellent training, development, and career progression • 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) • Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents

Date posted

12/10/2026

Job reference

REC000101696

Dual Purpose (Permanent)

Role Overview

Assist with the effective operation of the vessel by providing operational support to the deck and engine room departments. Provide specific operational support to mooring and vehicle deck operations as well as deck and engine room maintenance activities.

Functional Responsibilities/Key Tasks

• Assist with mooring operations, handling ropes and operating deck machinery as required.
• Assist with vehicle deck operations as required
• Assisting in general deck planned maintenance routines as directed by the Chief Officer or Leading DP Rating
• Duties as required by muster list in an emergency, including drills and emergencies
• Assist with directing passengers off the vehicle decks to the passenger areas, including directing mobility impaired passengers to and from the passenger lift
• Conduct bridge watch keeping duties and/or vehicle deck checks on passage
• Maintaining the Engine Room and auxiliary machinery spaces in a clean condition and reporting to the Chief Engineer any leakage of oil or water which he may find
• Assisting in any work connected with planned maintenance, breakdown of plant machinery or repair work being carried out by the Engineering staff
• Assisting in keeping the machinery spaces as a safe working environment
• Assisting the Engineering staff with bunkering duties
• Any other duties required by the Master and Officers

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• STCW II/5 Certificate of Competency as an Able Seafarer Deck.
• Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate
• Navigational Watch Rating certificate
• Valid ENG 1 medical certificate
• ISPS Designated Security Duties Certificate
• Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats Certificate
• Crowd Management Certificate
• Passenger & Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity Training Certificate
• Fast Rescue Boats
• MES

Desirable

• Effective communication skills and smart in appearance.
• Experience acting up in the Higher Grade would be advantageous.
• Be safety focused and familiar with CoSWP, permit to work and risk assessment processes within the company.
• Be customer focused and have a clear understanding of the customer interface and have a proactive approach to customer care.