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Job Title: Diving and Maritime Assistant Supervisor\n\nLocation: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth\n\nService Area: Asset Management, Diving Services\n\nHours of Work: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:15\n\nSalary: £48,000 - £50,000\n\nWhat you'll be doing:\n\nWe’re looking for an Assistant Dive Supervisor to support and occasionally step up into the Dive Supervisor role.\n\n * 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.\n\n * 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.\n\nWhat you will bring:\n\n * You’re a pro-active, organised and collaborative Diver who communicates clearly and confidently, leading to great relationships and influence being built.\n\n * Your strong professional safety experience and demonstrable technical judgement will ensure you lead with integrity, while embodying KBS Maritime’s values.\n\n * As a motivated and eager Diver, you will deliver results even when having to navigate challenges – something you that pride in.\n\nAbout you:\n\n * A valid First Aid at Work certificate\n\n * An in‑date ADC Supervisor Certificate\n\n * A strong understanding of the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, ACoP L104, and HSEG 3003\n\n * Competence in writing and reviewing dive documentation\n\n * HSE‑approved Surface Supplied certification (minimum)\n\n * Experience with underwater husbandry and civil engineering techniques\n\n * Medical fitness to undertake commercial diving duties\n\n * Good working knowledge of MS Office\n\n * Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance\n\n * Full UK driving licence\n\nEven better if you have (or want to gain!):\n\n * Confined Space training\n\n * Rigging & slinging qualifications\n\n * HP water jetting & chainsaw certification\n\n * RYA Level 2 Powerboat or Sea Survival\n\n * Lift Supervisor training\n\nYou’ll get:\n\nA competitive salary\n\n25 days holiday plus bank holidays\n\nHoliday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period\n\nDiscretionary company bonus scheme\n\nEnhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or the employee can increase their contribution to 6% and company contribution 8%\n\nLife assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)\n\nAccess to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues\n\nCycle to work scheme\n\nGroup income protection\n\nFlexible parental benefits (if applicable)\n\nFree parking onsite\n\nAccess to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.\n\nContinued professional career development\n\nKudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)\n\nOccupational Health & Wellbeing Services\n\n50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard\n\nBackground checks & security\n\nPlease 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.\n\nAbout us:\n\nAt 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nBy 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 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.\n\nKBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, , , ability, , and belief.\n\nWe will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any

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