Summary from listing
Serco is hiring a permanent, full-time Boatmaster in Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-Shire, to take overall command of a vessel and lead shipboard operations for the Defence Marine team. The role involves ensuring compliance with maritime legislation and company procedures, maintaining vessel seaworthiness and safety, preparing vessels for voyages, supervising navigation, managing risk assessments and technical documentation, and supporting crew welfare and environmental protection. Applicants must hold an MCA Master certificate for vessels under 200GT or an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate with a Commercial Endorsement, a valid ENG1 medical certificate, and STCW Basic Safety Training, along with strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. The schedule is 48 hours per week on a rostered four weeks on, four weeks off basis, with competitive pay, benefits, and travel reimbursement for applicants living more than 80 miles from the base.
