Master


Company:	Serco Limited
Salary:	£30000-55000 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

As a Master in our Defence Maritime Services team, you’ll take overall command of the vessel, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while leading your crew and supporting mission-critical activities. Your leadership will help deliver trusted marine services that our customers and communities rely on every day.

Our work touches lives through the safe delivery of essential maritime operations. In this role, you’ll create a positive impact by maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility. You’ll lead with care, build trust with colleagues and stakeholders, and help impact a better future through the vital services you provide.

What you’ll do as a Master

- Take overall command of the vessel in compliance with Flag and Class requirements, company policies, and operational procedures.

- Ensure the seaworthiness and safety of the vessel, crew, embarked personnel, and the prevention of pollution.

- Lead, support, and develop onboard crews, promoting high standards of welfare, morale, and operational performance.

- Liaise with operational teams, clients, and stakeholders regarding vessel tasking and operational matters.

- Establish, maintain, and review risk assessments and safe systems of work for vessel operations.

- Personally supervise navigation during critical operations, including port entry and departure, restricted waters, adverse weather, and reduced visibility conditions.

Does this sound like you?

- Hold an MCA Certificate of Competence Master 500GT (Near Coastal) as a minimum.

- Hold current STCW certificates and a valid unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate.

- Have a methodical approach with strong decision-making and leadership skills.

- Demonstrate the ability to build collaborative relationships and maintain trust with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.

- Remain calm and composed in challenging situations while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

What we offer

- 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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