Deckhand (Replenishment at Sea)

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster

Want to use your deckhand experience in a role that makes a real impact? Join us on the Selborne training programme, where you’ll support the next generation of Royal Navy personnel.

Working on replica vessels, you’ll help deliver realistic training in at-sea replenishment—ensuring crews are prepared, capable, and mission-ready.

Job title:

Deckhand (Replenishment at Sea)

Job Description:

Full-time role – 37.5 hours a week

HMS Raleigh, Torpoint

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a line handler / winch operator on the replica ships (Deckhand)
• Acting as a safety number during training.
• Carrying out maintenance tasks on training equipment.
• Ensuring that the maintenance of all authority training equipment is carried out to enable equipment performance standards to be met and the training programme maintained.
• Recording the implementation of equipment maintenance to ensure performance is maintained and changes made with the authority agreement in order that maintenance costs can be reduced overtime.
• Ensuring company Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are implemented and complied with at all times.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Previous experience of deck operations within a marine environment.
• Experience of handling ropes and winches
• Knowledge of how to use Maintenance Management Systems.
• Demonstrable proficiency in using IT (hardware/software)

About Selborne

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher — including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we're modernising military education with cutting-edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It’s a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of £25,155
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks — all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Onsite, secure parking
• Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
• Further qualifications can be gained

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We’re a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 07784 237318.
For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.
 

For general queries, email [email protected].

Location:

Torpoint

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent