Able Body Seaman (AB)
About Holcim
We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.
Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.
Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.
Holcim UK Company Benefits
Competitive Salary and other benefits
Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.
Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.
Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad
Join our affinity groups, which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have a powerful influence on the workplace
Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Able Body Seaman to join our team working on a Dredger Vessel on a rotational 3 weeks on 3 weeks off shift pattern.
Primary Role: To work in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by Master, Chief Mate and Chief Engineer. To carry out maintenance and ship husbandry routines laid out in the maintenance schedules provide navigational watch keeping routines when required by the Master and Chief Mate. You will be responsible for compliance with company standing orders as delegated by the Master. You will provide Emergency Response duties as detailed in the ships Muster List
Secondary Role: The AB Seaman is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the mooring operations on arrivals and departures, and any maintenance of the ship, as directed by the Master.
Responsibility-
You will be responsible for compliance with company standing orders as delegated by the Master.
You will provide Emergency Response duties as detailed in the ships Muster List.
To work on deck in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by Master.
Provide navigational watch keeping routines when required by the Master (only for Navigational watch ratings or Able Seaman certificate holders)
Responsible for compliance with company regulations and to provide Emergency Response duties as detailed in the ship’s Muster List.
The ability to work professionally in the shipboard environment, maintaining high standards of husbandry and health and safety.
Self-motivated and strives towards continuous improvement.
Who you are (requirements)
STCW95 certification in line with coding/class conventions (e.g. medical, survival, first aid, fire fighting etc.).
A working knowledge of MARPOL and general safety on board the vessel.
Self-motivated and creative within the galley, presenting a wide variety of meals, and striving towards continuous improvement.
Company HSE Procedures/processes
STWC and other relevant certification to be revalidated in accordance with the specific certificate requirements
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
- Team
- Marine
- Role
- South East
- Locations
- Kendalls
Kendalls
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