Barge Master

Salary: £3900 DOE plus bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 45 hours per week Monday - Friday 

Location: Marchwood Treatment Works, Southampton

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Safe navigation and manoeuvring of a 35m and 24m barge in Southampton, Portsmouth and category C & D waters of the Solent

• Safe loading and unloading of bulk liquid and packaged waste in compliance with MARPOL Regulations

• Ensuring the safe operation of the vessels, their safety equipment and crew in compliance with the MCA and Veolia land based procedures

• Manage ships husbandry to support the general upkeep of the vessels

• Producing paperwork for the customers

• Monitor crews working hours and ability to manage any environmental or health and safety incidents 

• Duty phone and email, 1 week in 4 (Duty Phone fee paid £124 per month, in addition to salary)

• Safe use of vessel cranes and manual lifting equipment. (training will be provided)

What we're looking for;

• A minimum of RYA Coastal Skipper practical and theory or Boatmasters licence is essential

• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Collision Regulations

• Experience of being a master, showing an understanding of working at Sea

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.