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How many Marine And Waterways Transport Operative jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 11 Marine And Waterways Transport Operative jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Marine And Waterways Transport Operative do?

Marine and waterways transport operatives supervise and carry out a variety of deck duties and operate and maintain engines, boilers and mechanical equipment on board ships, boats and other marine vessels.

Tasks required include:

• Ensures that necessary fuel supplies are on board and inspects engine, boilers and other mechanisms for correct functioning.
• Performs other deck duties, including servicing and maintaining deck gear and rigging, splicing wire and fibre ropes, greasing winches and derricks, opening up and battening down hatches, securing gangways and ladders and lowering and raising lifeboats.
• Removes and repairs or replaces damaged or worn parts of plant and machinery and ensures that engine and plant machinery are well lubricated.
• Steers ship, under the supervision of a duty officer, checks navigational aids and keeps bridge, wheel and chartroom clean and tidy.
• Stows cargo, assists passengers to embark and disembark, watches for hazards and moors or casts off mooring ropes as required.

What are the entry requirements for a Marine And Waterways Transport Operative?

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Candidates are expected to pass a medical examination and have good eyesight. Training takes place at nautical college and lasts between 11-13 weeks.

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