Marine Operator

Job description

Join Svitzer at the heart of safe and efficient marine operations in Milford Haven. We’re looking for a skilled and safety-focused Marine Operator to support vessel operations, berth management, and emergency response, while working as part of a close-knit and professional team. Working a 9 day cycle of 6 days on call followed by 3 days off. What You’ll Do Safely moor and unmoor vessels, and operate mooring equipment within safe working limits. Connect/disconnect cargo transfer hoses or arms. Work as deckhand on T-Class Line Boat, Safety Boat and Barge. Carry out maintenance of mooring hooks, loading arms, and jetty safety equipment. Take ownership of berth checks, reporting hazards, near misses, and defects. Support operational requirements, including voluntary overtime where needed. Participate actively in toolbox talks, safety training, and emergency response drills (fire, oil spill, vessel disconnection). What We’re Looking For Valid ENG1/ML5 medical. GCSE Maths & English (A–C) or equivalent. National Safety Passport (valid 3 years). Breathing Apparatus training (valid 1 year). Knowledge of jetty and marine terminal operations. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Building a Diverse Workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you! How to Apply To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.