Deck Rating

Deck Rating

Location: Inverness-Shire, IV40 8AJ

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Perm/FT/48 hours  – 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Deck Rating in our Defence Maritime team, you’ll play a hands‑on role in keeping our vessels operating safely and efficiently. Your work will help ensure essential maritime services run smoothly – creating a positive impact on the defence community and supporting safe operations at sea and in port.

You’ll be part of a team that keeps vessels prepared, maintained, and ready to serve. From supporting ship handling to ensuring safe working practices, your contribution will help deliver reliable operations that touch lives and support the future of maritime capability.

What you’ll do as a Deck Rating

You’ll be entrusted to:

Support berthing and slipping of vessels, ensuring safe and smooth operations
Carry out ship husbandry tasks, including general cleaning and maintenance as directed
Assist with mooring and anchoring duties, including rope handling and deck operations
Operate deck machinery, such as cranes, in line with safety procedures and training
Support emergency preparedness through awareness of equipment, procedures, and safe working practices
Contribute to environmental protection by following pollution‑prevention measures
 

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

SC Cleared or have no issues obtaining it
Good communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards
Hold an AB (Able Seafarer) ticket
Hold a valid Eng 1 medical certificate
Hold relevant in date STCW qualifications
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

What we offer

Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.