Boat Maintainer

Job Description

Boat Maintainer

Grade: 6

Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Naval Forces ships and train RSNF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their ships and equipment.

The post holder is responsible to the Senior Boat Maintainer for the maintenance of the Facility Flotilla.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

The post holder is responsible for:

·       Delivering NOT’s prescribed standards of maintenance ashore and afloat

·       Supporting the Senior Boat Maintainer to deliver NOT’s Safety Charter with specific attention to Cadet Health and Safety during Marina Operations

·       Supporting the provision of safety cover for all water users

·       Completing all relevant paperwork relating to boat operations, e.g. Risk Assessments, maintenance logs and incident reporting forms

·       Conducting maintenance of all Facility equipment

·       Working with the Senior Boat Maintainer to:

o   support Facility activities in line with documentation

o   maintain the Facility routine

o   deal with emergency situations both afloat and ashore

o   maintain VHF communication during boat operations

o   conduct equipment maintenance schedules

o   support the safe hosting of visitors

o   ensure the safety of Cadets and employees under his supervision

o   maintenance of boats, engines and ancillary equipment

o   maintenance of relevant shore equipment

o   carry out Duty Facility Instructor (DFI) duties.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

The post holder must:

Essential

The post holder must have:

• Higher National Diploma I or equivalent in engineering.
• Must have previous naval experience in leading and overseeing boat maintenance and servicing appointment, supported by extant references.
• Practical maritime engineering experience in the delivery and maintenance in a Prime Contract environment. 
• Extensive knowledge and experience in maintenance engineering and its application in the development and acquisition in maritime and defence contracts, with particular experience in the application of requirements management, supplier management, acceptance and product handover is essential. 
• Working Knowledge and experience in the development and application of engineering safety processes, and functional governance is essential.
• Working Knowledge and practical application of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Works Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries.  Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.