Officer of the Watch

About Aggregate Industries UK

We are at the heart of construction, focused on building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. Committed to playing a significant role in enabling the UK to transition to net zero, we are driving decarbonisation across the construction materials sector.

We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-centric companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Because we believe that only by working together in an inclusive environment, where everyone can grow and thrive, we can build the world we all want to live in.

Join today and build progress with us.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Officer of the Watch to join our team working on a Dredger Vessel on a rotational 3 weeks on 3 weeks of shift pattern. The role itself will see you joining at Langstone port and is a UK Coastal area of work.  You will serve as a member of the Deck Department under the supervision of the Chief Mate. Where you’ll be supervising a team of three Able Bodied Seafarers and responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel whilst on watch, carrying and/or assisting dredging operations and maintaining bridge navigational & communications equipment. In addition, carrying out the maintenance and inspection of all Life Saving Equipment.

Who you are

• You'll have experience working in a shipboard environment
• You'll have the following qualifiacitons;
  • STCW II/1 Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate of Competency
  • A valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent
  • All valid STCW certification
• Ideally you'll have some experience working on a dredger vessel, however this is not essential

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus 25 days holiday (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring
• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected aggregates team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety
• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim)
• An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business.

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.