Master

Burntisland
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MASTER

The Company

Since the 1970s, the Briggs Group has grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

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

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision-making and provide a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Company’s fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process, shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

The Master has complete authority and responsibility for taking all necessary actions for safety, pollution prevention and efficient operation of the vessel.  In certain situations, this may mean deviation from documented procedures (See IMO resolution A443(XI)).

Key Responsibilities

•    Issuing orders in a clear and concise manner and reviewing safety and pollution prevention activities. 

•    Implementing the safety and environmental policy of the Company.

•    Motivating the crew in the execution of that policy. 

•    Reporting defects to the Company and other matters with implications for safe operations or pollution risk and which require the assistance of the Company.  

•    Appraising and co-ordinating on-board training requirements with the Company. 

•    Assigning roles to senior officers with respect to the S.M.S.

•    Ensuring the S.M.S. is kept in date by liaising with D.P.A. and/or Deputy D.P.A. to arrange audits. 

•    Review of on-board contingency plans and ship procedures and reporting any deficiencies to the D.P.A. and/or Deputy D.P.A.

•    Reporting non-conformities, accidents involving personnel or plant and hazardous situations to the Company. 

•    Ensuring that all documentation that is designated as “controlled” is up to date and issued as per Company procedures. 

•    Requesting assistance from the Company as may be deemed necessary to ensure safe and pollution free operation of the ship. 

•    Ensuring all records relevant to the S.M.S., and as defined in procedures, are available.

•    STCW Designated Security Duties please 

The Candidate

•    Due to statutory requirements associated with this role, applicants must be British citizens (UK nationals)

•    GMDSS Radio certificate

•    Advanced Fire prevention and firefighting

•    Personal Safety and Social responsibilities

•    Personal survival techniques

•    Medical First Aid

•    Azimuth propulsion experience beneficial

•    Complete MOD security clearance (must be resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years)

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package, including a pension, life assurance, the Cycle to Work scheme, and more, along with opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment. Flexible working options are also available.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and onboarding process.

The next steps

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

Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Certn, who are our BPSS vetting partner. Their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy – Certn.

“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

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