Boatmaster


Company:	Serco Limited
Salary:	£25000-45000 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Serco Limited

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Boatmaster in our Defence Marine team, you’ll take overall command of a vessel, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations while leading your crew and supporting critical marine services. Your work will have a direct impact on operational delivery, safety and service excellence.

Every day, you’ll help create a positive impact by ensuring the safe movement of people and operations at sea. From maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental protection to supporting crews and stakeholders, your work has purpose and helps deliver trusted services that touch lives and support communities now and into the future.

What you’ll do as a Boatmaster

- Take overall command of the vessel, ensuring compliance with maritime legislation, class requirements, company policies and operational procedures.

- Ensure the seaworthiness and safety of the vessel, crew and embarked clients, while supporting pollution prevention measures.

- Prepare the vessel for voyages and operational tasking, liaising with operational teams and stakeholders as required.

- Lead shipboard safety and management activities, maintaining operational efficiency, crew welfare and high professional standards.

- Review and maintain risk assessments, operational procedures and technical documentation in line with the Integrated Management System.

- Actively supervise navigation during critical operations, including port approaches, confined waters and adverse weather conditions.

Does this sound like you?

- MCA Boatmaster or RYA Coastal Skipper as minimum requirement

- Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate.

- STCW Basic Safety Training, including refresher training where required.

- Strong leadership, decision-making and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborative relationships.

- Able to remain calm and effective in challenging situations while maintaining high standards of safety and operational performance.

- 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

- Our 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

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