Mooring Operative

The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, Briggs is committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, recognition and meaningful career progression.

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity on a full-time permanent basis for Mooring Operatives based in and around the Port of Liverpool. You must be flexible with working hours and shift work, as well as having a positive can-do attitude with a desire to succeed in a challenging environment

Principal Responsibilities

• Mooring and unmooring vessels in accordance with safe working practices, under the direction of vessel pilots or crew members
• Communicating effectively with supervisors, colleagues and other stakeholders, to provide an effective and professional service
• Operating a handheld VHF radio, for communicating with colleagues or vessels
• Driving a company vehicle (for the purpose of transporting yourself and other work colleagues to work sites)
• Deploying, monitoring and dismantling Shore Tension equipment
• Provide bridge operation and assistance when required (for the two bridges at Birkenhead)
• Be a member of the gig-boat crew during operations, both within the Port and at Tranmere Oil Terminal

What's in it for you

We offer an excellent package with a pension, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme and much more, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics and will provide any reasonable adjustments needed during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

“As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential requirements for this role will be offered an interview.”