A/B seaman (M/F)

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If you wish to conciliate work and passion for the sea, this job may be for you !

As an A/B seaman at Brittany Ferries, you have a key role within the deck crew. Safety compliance, ship maintenance, berthing and unberthing manoeuvres are among your main missions. Adaptable and rigorous, you contribute to smooth commercial operations and customer experience.  

 

Missions

Within the deck department, you : 

  • Perform bridge watch as a lookout, helmsman and patrolman,
  • Participate in embarkation and disembarkation operations, berthing and unberthing manoeuvres,
  • Contribute to ship maintenance by keeping decks superstructures and garages,
  • Apply safety measures and participate of the implementation of the emergency plan.

Profile

  • A first experience as a deckhand is necessary to join us,
  • You are dynamic, rigorous and autonomous.

It is compulsory to hold the following valid certificates :

  • Mininum Deck Watch Rating Certificate
  • Basic Safety Training
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Liferafts and Rescue Boats
  • Security Awareness Certificate

Specific features of the profession

  • Required mobility to embarkation ports
  • Short terms rotations 
  • Fixed-term contracts
  • Valid passport required

How to apply ? 

  • You shall apply at least one month before your availabity date to enable us to process your maritime registration. 
  • All our vacancies are displayed on this website. Prepare a CV, an application letter and copies of your STCW certificates and don’t forget to indicate your availability period.

Why you should join us ?

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Brittany Ferries, a unique company in the maritime sector. Here are our identity markers :

 

A unique model

We are the leading employer of French sailors

A unique story
that relates the boldness, pioneering spirit
and pragmatism of a group of farmers.

A raison d’être
To contribute to the economic development of these regions, through our passenger and freight transport activities

A mid-sized company

with a European dimension and culture

A shipping company

committed to its energy transition

A mission for our customers
the travel experience, creating connections between people and destinations

Our recruitment process

At Brittany Ferries, the recruitment process is adapted to the job for which the candidate has applied. Some positions may have specific requirements.

Firstly, we will contact you to introduce you to the job for which you have applied and to get to know you better. Secondly, an interview will be arranged with a member of the Human Resources department and/or a representative of the job in question.

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