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 an excellent opportunity to join our Portsmouth division as an Able Seaman (AB) on board our Dredger operating around the south coast of the UK on a rotational 3 weeks on 3 weeks off shift pattern.

Responsibilities-

To carry out maintenance and ship husbandry routines laid out in the maintenance schedules

Responsible for compliance with company standing orders as delegated by the Master

To provide Emergency Response duties as detailed in the ships Muster List

To work in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by Master, Chief Mate and Chief Engineer.

• To provide navigational watch keeping routines when required by the Master and Chief Mate
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the mooring operations
• Who you are (requirements)
• STCW95 certification in line with coding/class conventions (e.g. medical, survival, first aid, fire fighting etc.).
• A valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalence
• A working knowledge of MARPOL and general safety on board the vessel.

• Company Hse Procedures/Processes

• STCW and other relevant certification to be revalidated in accordance with the specific certificate requirements
• 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.

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.