Scientific Diving Specialist - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Plymouth University

Plymouth University

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The University is unique in delivering HSE SCUBA training to 56 students a year, a degree module in Scientific Diving and professional diving support for student and academic research projects.

Moving forward the diving program will support an increasing amount of diving supported research.

Health and Safety is considered of the utmost importance and you will be expected to contribute to the management of risk through the use of Standard Operating Procedures, and Risk Assessments.

In-house training will be provided to ensure compliance with the HSE's Diving at Work Regulations as well as other relevant legislation.

You will require an HSE SCUBA qualification as a minimum, together with significant post qualification commercial diving experience on SCUBA and ideally have significant experience of supervising commercial diving operations.

You should hold a recreational Dive Instructor qualification or be actively working towards gaining one.

In addition to your core role you would be expected to assist with dive team administration and on-site diving support as required.

You will be required to hold an in-date, valid HSE diving medical.

You will be proactive in your approach to improving and developing yourself and the service you provide, showing personal initiative and good judgement when faced with complex problems.

You will join a well-qualified, skilled and experienced dive team led by the Scientific Diving Manager, where personal attributes of self-determination, initiative and integrity are valued alongside technical ability.

The dive team works together with technical and boating staff at the Marine Station, supporting the school's activities.

Seamless cross team working is expected so working effectively within a team while understanding the wider school objectives is important.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 20th February 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.