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Diving & Maritime Assistant Supervior

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 48,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Job Title: Diving and Maritime Assistant Supervisor

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth

Service Area: Asset Management, Diving Services

Hours of Work: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:15

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000

What you'll be doing:

We’re looking for an Assistant Dive Supervisor to support and occasionally step up into the Dive Supervisor role.

  * You’ll play a key part in delivering reactive and planned diving and maritime operations across Portsmouth, ensuring all work is carried out safely, professionally, and to the highest standards.

  * This is a role for someone who’s hands-on, safety‑driven, and eager to lead when required — whether that’s overseeing a dive, coordinating documentation, or supporting the wider diving team.

What you will bring:

  * You’re a pro-active, organised and collaborative Diver who communicates clearly and confidently, leading to great relationships and influence being built.

  * Your strong professional safety experience and demonstrable technical judgement will ensure you lead with integrity, while embodying KBS Maritime’s values.

  * As a motivated and eager Diver, you will deliver results even when having to navigate challenges – something you that pride in.

About you:

  * A valid First Aid at Work certificate

  * An in‑date ADC Supervisor Certificate

  * A strong understanding of the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, ACoP L104, and HSEG 3003

  * Competence in writing and reviewing dive documentation

  * HSE‑approved Surface Supplied certification (minimum)

  * Experience with underwater husbandry and civil engineering techniques

  * Medical fitness to undertake commercial diving duties

  * Good working knowledge of MS Office

  * Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance

  * Full UK driving licence

Even better if you have (or want to gain!):

  * Confined Space training

  * Rigging & slinging qualifications

  * HP water jetting & chainsaw certification

  * RYA Level 2 Powerboat or Sea Survival

  * Lift Supervisor training

You’ll get:

A competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or the employee can increase their contribution to 6% and company contribution 8%

Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)

Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)

Free parking onsite

Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.

Continued professional career development

Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Background checks & security

Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.

About us:

At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company – we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.

KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability

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