Able Bodied Seaman (AB)

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. 

Being a Boskalis crew member, means working hard and exceeding expectations. It also means enjoying life at sea in good company of your proud and diverse team. At the end of the day, it’s you and your colleagues who are creating new horizons. Boskalis believes in craftmanship and personal growth. So with hard work and dedication, there is always room to work your way up to a higher rank.

Dredging is one of our traditional core activities. Boskalis is famous for projects like the expansion of the Suez Canal and the extension of the Maasvlakte at the Port of Rotterdam. Creation of new nature areas like the Markerwadden is something we contribute to. Combining our state-of-the-art fleet, equipment and incredible manpower, we’re able to achieve projects that no one believed were even possible.

Make your mark as an Able Bodied Seaman (AB) at Boskalis Westminster at one of our dredging projects in the UK. 

An Able Bodied Seaman helps provide support for the safe and efficient running of the vessel as directed by the Master.

Your responsibilities as an AB are:

• Safety of the ship including acting as a look out in accordance with the MCA Regulations.
• To ensure that the cleaning and maintenance of all areas of the vessel are adequately completed.
• Assisting engineering staff as required.
• Ensuring the completion and correct reporting of planned maintenance tasks as directed by mate or engineer.
• Carrying out duties as watchman as required.
• Anchoring work and mooring.
• Carrying out such other duties as directed by the Master.
• Carrying out galley duties as directed by the Master.
• To be competent in the use of all deck equipment (crane, RIB, anchor windlass etc.)
• To ensure that all adequate paperwork is completed as and when required.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Right to Work in the UK
• AB Ticket
• Banksman Slinger
• Anchor Handling / Multicat experience / Dredging Experience
• A level of safety awareness in crews compliance 
• The ability to maintain and achieve safety related KPI’s
• Basic Sea Survival
• Fire Fighting
• ENG1

What you can expect:

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact as part of a diverse, international team of experts.  
• Rewarding conditions:  A competitive salary, allowances, pension scheme.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential with training and development through our Boskalis Academy.

Extra information

• Your team: You will work in various teams around the UK.
• Where you will work: This role is project based and you will work around the UK and Ireland. 
• Full/part-time job:  The position of an AB is a full time job. Working schedule is 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site. 

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note that the position may be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.