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Able Seafarer (Crane Operations Lead)Location: Shipboard, open to applications from around the UKSalary: Competitive plus excellent benefitsSchedule: 2-year fixed term contract, 5 weeks on, 5 weeks off, Monday - SundayReady to impact a better future?As an Able Seafarer (Crane Operations Lead), you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and professional seamanship and crane operations on board Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels. Working closely with the Bosun, Executive Officer and wider deck team, you will lead crane operations, support cargo movements and ensure all seamanship activities are conducted to the highest safety and operational standards. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate crane operations, conducting pre-operation safety briefings that clearly communicate operating constraints, lifting plans and deck team responsibilities. Take responsibility for the safety of personnel involved in crane operations, ensuring the correct use of PPE and adherence to safe systems of work at all times. Operate shipboard lifting appliances safely and effectively, applying sound knowledge of load forces, lifting practices and stress factors. Support cargo handling activities, stores transfers and logistical operations, ensuring compliance with environmental and pollution prevention procedures. Assist with berthing, un-berthing, and the provision of safe access to the vessel. Maintain seamanship equipment, cranes and associated machinery, carrying out routine inspections, operator checks and reporting defects as required. Contribute to vessel readiness by preparing, securing and preserving deck equipment, stores and seamanship spaces for sea.Support the operation and maintenance of ship's boats and other deck equipment under the Seamanship Branch's responsibility.Uphold high standards of housekeeping, equipment preservation and operational discipline across all assigned areas. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations, Royal Fleet Auxiliary standards and vessel operating procedures throughout all seamanship and crane-related activities.Success in this RoleYou will be a safety-focused maritime professional with strong crane operations experience, excellent seamanship skills and the confidence to lead deck teams during lifting and cargo operations. You will demonstrate sound judgement, clear communication and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational safety and efficiency.What you’ll do as an Able Seafarer (Crane Operations Lead)Manage loading and unloading activities in accordance with cargo plans and operational requirements.Ensure deck tasks are completed in line with vessel operating procedures, risk assessments, safety requirements and relevant regulations.Support bridge watchkeeping, in-port operations, and ensuring appropriate coverage is maintainedMonitor the cleanliness, upkeep and readiness of vessel working areas, accommodation spaces and deck equipment.Complete security watch duties, including up to five consecutive night shifts while alongside, as part of a 1-in-6 rota.Undertake 12-hour duty periods as part of the Harbour Emergency Organisation, serving as a Breathing Apparatus (BA) wearer on a 1-in-6 rota.Work alongside the Engineering Department to fault-find, maintain, and repair all cranes on board.Carry out the daily maintenance, inspection, and operational upkeep of all cranes on board.Does this sound like you?Hold an Able Seafarer (AB) Certificate of Competence.Hold a recognised Crane Operator Stage 3 ticket and be demonstrably competent in offshore and subsea lifting operations, including deployment and recovery of subsea equipment. Having Knuckle Boom experience with AHC would be an advantage.Fast Rescue Boat CertificateHold relevant Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) certifications, including Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Survival Craft, Designated Security Duties and Elementary First Aid.Hold a valid ENG1 medical certificate and passport.Experience supporting ROV operations, subsea surveys or offshore mission systems.Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and lifting equipment inspection requirements.Experience conducting lift planning, toolbox talks and dynamic risk assessments.Preferably, previous experience operating cranes aboard RFA, MOD or offshore support vessels.Have experience carrying out vessel-specific operational tasks within a maritime environment.Be confident communicating with colleagues and stakeholders and influencing safe working practices.Be IT literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook.What we offerUp to 6% contributory pension schemeOver 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 serviceDiscounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travelPaid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund CharityOur employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.Vetting and checks: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.Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.A little bit about us:At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.Our inclusive recruitment commitment:We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.defencejobsJob SummaryJob number: 310976Date posted : 2026-08-06Profession: MaritimeEmployment type: Full TimeType: both

Trainee Health and Safety Advisor – No Experience Needed \n Future-proof your career in Health and Safety – starting today. \n \n Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you are between jobs and ready for a fresh start? ITOL Recruit’s Health and Safety Traineeship is designed to get you into a critical industry with zero experience required. \n Train online at your own pace and land your first health and safety role in 1-3 months. \n Please note this is a training course and fees apply \n Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. \n Our candidates earn £30,000-£45,000. \n \n Why Health and Safety \n Every workplace in the UK has a legal duty to protect its employees, which is why health and safety professionals are in constant demand. From construction and logistics to healthcare and corporate offices, skilled specialists are essential to reducing risks, ensuring compliance, and safeguarding staff. \n This demand translates into competitive salaries, career progression, and long-term job security. \n \n How It Works \n Step 1 – IOSH Managing Safely \n Begin with IOSH Managing Safely, an internationally recognised course designed for managers and supervisors. You will learn how to assess and control risks, understand legal responsibilities, and investigate incidents. \n Step 2 – NEBOSH General Certificate \n Build on your foundation with the NEBOSH General Certificate, the gold standard for health and safety professionals. This qualification covers workplace hazards, health and safety legislation, and how to design and implement effective safety systems. It’s one of the most widely recognised certifications across industries and opens the door to mid-level health and safety roles. \n Step 3 – Risk Assessments \n Next, you’ll complete a series of workplace-standard risk assessments. This step focuses on the practical application of everything you’ve learned, ensuring you canidentify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend control measures. \n Step 4 – Job Placement \n Once qualified, our recruitment team works with you directly to prepare applications, set up interviews, and secure your first role in health and safety. \n \n What You Get \n\n • 100% online, self-paced training\n, • NEBOSH & IOSH certifications included\n, • 1-to-1 tutor and recruitment support\n, • Job guarantee – get a job or your money back\n, • Starting salary of £30,000–£45,000\n\n \n \n We Get You Hired \n We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new roles. \n Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. \n We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. \n "Eight weeks from complete beginner to Health and Safety Officer. The training was thorough and the job support was exceptional." – Chris M., now working as a Health and Safety Officer in Manchester \n \n Ready to Start? \n If you're detail-oriented, care about people's wellbeing, and want a career that makes a difference, we'll help you turn that into a role you can be proud of. \n Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps.

Trainee Management Programme (Army Officer)£35,925 - £42,948 a yearLearn to Lead.Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation. Become a British Army Officer, and youll be doing something that really matters. Leading a team. Making a difference to the world.It all starts at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Youll learn the skills you need to become an Officer from weapons handling to outdoor survival to what it takes to lead your team in a range of hostile situations, anywhere in the world.Once youve commissioned, youll take charge of 30 soldiers. Then, youll begin the specialist training you need to be an expert in your chosen field, whether thats engineering, intelligence gathering, or piloting an Apache helicopter. Youll also take part in Adventurous Training around the world, from skiing in the Alps to white-water rafting in Colorado. All while youre earning a starting salary of around £42,948 (after training).Youll also enjoy a wide range of benefits that come with Army life, from sports and state-of-the-art training facilities, to earning valuable professional qualifications.What are we looking for?You dont need a degree for many Officer roles, and specific entry requirements vary from role to role. What we look for in our Officer Cadets is leadership potential, a sense of purpose and the drive to do great things. With these qualities in place, we can give you the training you need to take your skills and abilities and shape them into something amazing, whether youre fresh out of school, are professionally qualified or already building a career.From the moment you join the Army, youll be set on a clear path for promotion and progression, receiving all the support and opportunities you need to rise through our ranks and realise your potential.Funded DegreeUniversity isnt for everyone and most Officer roles dont require a degree. If youve got drive, determination and the will to make an impact, theres a place for you here.If youre still interested in completing a degree, youve the opportunity to enrol on a funded BSc Leadership and Strategic Studies at the University of Reading through the Henley Business School. Your 44 weeks at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst will contribute towards a third of your degree, which you can then complete over the next three to six years.Become a British Army Officer and youll receive:]A starting salary of around £35,925 which will rise to around £42,948 upon completion of one year's trainingSubsidised accommodation and facilities, increasing your disposable incomeFree medical and dental health coverOpportunities to continually progress your careerSponsorship to study for valuable civilian-recognised qualificationsAdventurous Training, and the chance to play your favourite sports or take up a new oneThe rewards are exceptional, the challenge is incredible and theres no single bigger adventure in life. To make a difference to the world. To make something more of yourself.You Belong Here.TPBN1_UKTJ

HSE Officer • No Direct Reports, • Food Manufacturing, • M-F (Days) - Perm, • £45,000 - £48,000 Health & Safety Officer To lead and manage all aspects of Health & Safety, Environmental compliance, and Sustainability initiatives across the food manufacturing site. This role ensures legal compliance, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and supports the company’s commitment to responsible manufacturing. Safety Responsibilities 1. To ensure all elements of the site HSE&S plan are continually met., 2. To ensure all accident investigations are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner, 3. To maintain and ensure completion of the health and safety audit action plan, 4. To lead the implementation of improved SSOW documents and the creation of a set of key SOP’s across all the operational disciplines, 5. To support and validate the delivery of all safety training plans across the site, 6. To prepare and record all the necessary Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability data each month for KPI reporting, 7. To ensure contractor management on site is safety compliant and competent prior to all projects commencing, 8. To build a strong and motivated health and safety committee and lead them in a monthly meeting, 9. Build a platform to promote health and safety on the shop floor using noticeboards, attending departmental daily meetings and engaging with operatives on the shop floor ·, 10. To work with the operations teams on continuous improvement projects Environmental Compliance, 11. Ensure adherence to environmental regulations (e.g., waste management, emissions, water usage, legionella, affluent plant), 12. Maintain site environmental permits and liaise with regulatory bodies, 13. Monitor and report environmental KPIs, 14. Lead initiatives to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency. Job Title: HSE and Sustainability Officer Experience Required: • Qualifications · A minimum qualification for this role is the “NEBOSH National General Certification in Occupational Health and Safety”., • A desired qualification or working towards for this role is the “NEBOSH (or equivalent) Level 6 National Diploma”, • Environmental Certificate: IEMA Foundation certificate in Environmental Management - Preferred Desired, • PUWER Risk assessment training and experience, • Fire risk assessment training and experience, • Legionella awareness training Experience, • Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environment, • Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislationProven track record in driving sustainability initiatives. Personal Attributes: Determined & enthusiastic with good influencing & organisational skills Ability to build relationships with internal and external sources Effective at passing on skills through coaching, mentoring and training. To have experience and understanding in all aspects of associated technical, health & safety and operations A flexible approach to working hours Strong interpersonal and communication skills Leadership and experience of motivating teams. The ability to prioritise own work and be clearly objective driven Demonstrate a logical approach towards problem solving, identifying issues early with the ability and desire to identify opportunities for improvement and progress Works well under pressure is self-motivated and has the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment Gemma Harris (phone number removed)

Health & Safety Placement Programme Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Health & Safety. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training courses will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 3-6 months: Step 1 - Introduction to Health & Safety You will begin by studying the Introduction to Health & Safety online course. Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. The course is delivered online in its entirety through video tutorials, quizzes and presentations. You will be given access to your own learning portal which allows you to study from anywhere. Upon completion of the course modules, you will sit a short, multiple choice quiz. Step 2 - NEBOSH You will need to decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. NEBOSH as a governing body sets such high standards that it’s therefore the most sought after qualification not only in the UK, but across the globe. Becoming NEBOSH certified truly sets you apart from the rest of the field. Step 3 - Risk Assessments The third step focuses on the practical application of what you have learned during your studies. You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is not only to ensure that you have retained all that you have learned, but is also a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The final step will be to sit the official NEBOSH exams, which we will book for you once you are ready. The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate).Once your exams have been passed, you will be ready to move onto our recruitment stage and start your new career within the world of Health and Safety. Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£40K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. Responsibilities: • Maintain and manage health and safety polices, safety training and document control systems • Maintain, update and create standard operating procedures and assist in the implementation of continuous improvement safety projects • Ensure all health & safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to, regularly reviewed, updated and communicated • Complete regular reviews of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations • Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommend improvements • Conduct safety inspections, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities At a one off cost of £1499, or 13 interest free monthly instalments of £130, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in Health & Safety? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Housing Officer (South East) Location: South East Salary: £36,000.00 per annum + £3715 car allowance Vacancy Type: Full-time It matters. So we’re bringing it closer to home. Our customers have told us they want us to better understand their needs at a local level, and to be more visible in the communities we serve. We’ve listened. That’s why we’re creating new roles, strengthening our local presence, and looking for people who want to be part of what comes next. This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be a visible and trusted presence in your communities - supporting customers, managing tenancies proactively, and working closely with partners to help people sustain their homes and live well. We are looking for a Housing Officer to cover the following patch: Winchester, Eastleigh, Alresford, Totten, Southampton (SO40, SO15, SO17, SO14, SO18) What you’ll be doing You’ll take ownership of a defined patch, acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and customer‑focused. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the full tenancy lifecycle, from sign‑up through to end of tenancy Handling tenancy changes, mutual exchanges, and investigations into tenancy breaches or fraud Supporting lettings and voids activity to minimise rent loss and turnaround times Carrying out estate inspections and addressing neighbourhood and environmental issues Managing low‑level anti‑social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and supporting more complex cases Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, hoarding, and non‑access cases Completing person‑centred fire risk assessments and monitoring health and safety issues Investigating complaints and learning from outcomes to improve services Working in partnership with local authorities and external agencies to support customers effectively Throughout everything you do, you’ll champion Stonewater’s Customer Promise - delivering services that are respectful, personalised, and trauma‑informed. What we’re looking for You’ll bring experience of housing management or a similar customer‑facing role, along with the confidence to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally. You’ll also have: Experience of tenancy, estate management, lettings or neighbourhood services within social housing Knowledge of housing legislation, including safeguarding, ASB and welfare reform Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure A customer‑focused mindset, with a commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma‑informed practice Confidence using digital systems and data to manage cases and improve performance The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound day‑to‑day decisions You’ll also be comfortable working flexibly, including participating in an out‑of‑hours rota where required. Why join us? At Stonewater, our customer promise is “We are proud to make things personal; if it matters to our customers, it matters to us.” This role is at the heart of how we build trust with our customers. If you’re someone who takes pride in getting things right, supporting others, and making a difference through everyday interactions, we’d love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (if applicable), satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. This role may require specific qualifications, skills, knowledge, and behaviours to meet the Competence and Conduct Standard for Social Housing. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application