Master

As a Master in our Defence Maritime team, you'll be responsible for the safe, professional and efficient operation of vessels, ensuring compliance with Flag State, Class and regulatory requirements. You'll lead vessel crews, oversee safe navigation and towing activities, and play a vital role in supporting critical maritime operations.

Our work touches lives through the safe and reliable delivery of services that support national defence capabilities. In this role, you'll help create impactful solutions by maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and operational excellence, delivering a positive impact for customers, colleagues and communities while helping to impact a better future.

What you'll do as a Master

- Lead the safe navigation, manoeuvring and mooring of vessels.

- Ensure towing operations are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational requirements.

- Maintain responsibility for the safety of the vessel, crew and cargo at all times.

- Manage crew training, development and onboard inductions to support growth and operational readiness.

- Ensure vessel certification, publications, maintenance records and defect reporting are kept accurate and up to date.

- Lead safety, environmental and compliance activities, including drills, pollution prevention measures and adherence to company policies and procedures.

Hold qualifications in line with the relevant Port Certification Matrix requirements.

- Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and support colleagues.

- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with customers, crews and stakeholders.

- Possess a strong understanding of health, safety and risk management within a maritime environment.

- Hold SC clearance or have no problems obtaining one.

Competitive Holiday Package

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.

- 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 across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity