As the Tug Master, you will be responsible for operating the vessel in a professional, effective, and economical manner to Flag State and Class Standards. You will also be responsible for the safety of the vessel and its crew, in compliance with STCW95, MARPOL regulations and COLREGs. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Master will manage, execute, and monitor the maintenance of the vessel to ensure it is regulatorily compliant.,
* Responsible for the safe navigation, manoeuvring and mooring of vessels.
* Ensure towing services are performed safely and efficiently.
* Responsible for the safety of the crew, vessel, and cargo at all times.
* Responsible for managing the training / orientation of all crew members.
* Ensure all measures to prevent pollution of the environment are exercised at all times.
* Ensure all publications / certificates are kept up to date.
* Ensure all Company procedures, policies, temporary instructions are received, communicated and implemented by all crew members.
* Ensure accurate vessel administration - planned maintenance / defect reporting.
* Assume Line Manager responsibilities for crew members, including undertaking Absence Manager / HR actions and conducting PDRs
* Perform safety drills on a regular basis.
* Liaise and consult with the Operations cell and Management Team as necessary.
* Communicate effectively with Customers, Management and Office Staff.
Qualifications held must be in line with relevant MHR 202.9 Port Certification Matrices.
* Leadership and developing people skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Health, Safety and Risk Management awareness
* Must be able to obtain Home Office Security Clearance
Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
* Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
* Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
* ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
* Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
* Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.