Reed- UNLIMITED - Qualified Seamanship Specialist RFA

Reed UNLIMITED
GB - united kingdom
January 17, 2025

Role details

What you'll do

As a Qualified Seamanship Specialist in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), you'll be central to our Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations. That means transferring fuel to the Royal Navy's state-of-the-art warships, wherever they are in the world. It's like no other merchant navy job. You'll become the complete seaman as you tackle new and exciting challenges every day, from crewing your ship's fast rescue craft, to being part of the flight deck team, to working with helicopters and their crew. You will also be carrying out bridge watchkeeping duties and upper deck maintenance tasks and driving cranes, or being part of the weapons teams. If you're already qualified for life at sea, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Your role

Use your advanced seamanship skills to play a central role in the transfer of food and supplies to Royal Navy warships, all over the world. That means getting hands-on with our most complex deck equipment, whatever the weather.
Shape your role through personal development and training that's paid for by us. You could crew your ship's fast-rescue craft, or even be part of the flight deck team, working with helicopters and their crew.
The role of the RFA is increasingly broad, as we support the Royal Navy in an operational capacity and provide a truly global presence. Whether you're supporting counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean, or anti-piracy in the Indian Ocean, you'll be given all the training you need to defend your ship with light weaponry if necessary.
Pass on your existing skills and knowledge to junior members of the Deck team, assisting in their development, while continuing your own.

Pay & benefits

Earn £29,500+ from the day you start
Earned Voyage Leave (EVL) of 21 days for every month spent on board ship
Membership of a Civil Service Pension scheme
World-class training
Potential to travel the world

Skills for lifeQualifications you'll gain

Top-up your Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) certification portfolio
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology accredited qualifications

Skills you'll develop

Leadership, teamwork, command and management skills
Additional Navy-specific seamanship skills

Eligibility

Aged at least 17 years 6 months to apply, and 18 years to commence employment. There is no upper age limit
ENG1 medical certificate, unrestricted for worldwide sea service
Proof of recent sea sea service aboard a Merchant Navy vessel in the last 5 years in the Deck branch
British, Irish or Commonwealth citizens. However, a number of career paths have nationality restrictions. Dual Nationality will be considered providing the first nationality is British. Note: Residency restrictions may apply
Four elements of basic training, updated iaw Manila Convention 2010
- Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code-Table A-Vl/1-1)
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Code-Table A-Vl/1-2)
- Elementary First Aid (STCW Code-Table A-Vl/1-3)
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW Code-Table A-Vl/1-4)
STCW recognised Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (CPSC&RB) or a Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (CPSC) or a Lifeboatman Certificate
Have confidence with jumping into water and the ability to wade whilst wearing a life jacket

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Skills & Interests

A real passion for life at sea
Strong teamwork skills
First-class communication
A sense of adventure

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