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Salvage Operator Underwater

United Kingdom, Plymouth 43200.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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The SALMO team at the Marine Salvage Units in Devonport are looking for experienced divers to act as our diving safety focal point, and be responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of diving maintenance both ashore and afloat. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a real impact. The role is operationally critical and comes with additional allowances under SALMO Terms and Conditions.

Job Responsibility

  • Serve as a leading member of the diving team overseeing the day‑to‑day management of diving and maintenance activities ashore and afloat
  • Lead equipment preparation, operational planning, documentation, and the implementation of safe systems of work for diving operations
  • Manage compliance with HSE regulations, system maintenance requirements, and associated reviews
  • Conduct diving‑related risk assessments as part of routine responsibilities
  • Maintain the Safety Case, standard operating procedures, and safety management systems
  • Support wider SALMO and Defence outputs by undertaking additional tasks as required
  • Contribute to marine operations, including workboat operation, towing, aircraft location and recovery, underwater engineering, remotely operated underwater vehicles, moorings, and dive system auditing work

Requirements

  • Experience of providing technical advice and delivery of successful subsea activities or marine operations
  • Technical experience of marine operations in a variety of contexts
  • In date Surface Supplied Diving qualifications that comply with Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 of the HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997 plus 3 years diving experience (supported by a logbook)
  • Sole UK National
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Annual HSE dive medical
  • Able to satisfy requirements of 2-Yearly ENG1 Seafarers Medical
  • Be enlisted as a Royal Navy Sponsored Reserve

What we offer

  • Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme (employer contributes £12,515)
  • 26.5 days’ annual leave per year (rising to 31.5 days after 5 years)
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
  • Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
  • Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
  • Support for progression
  • Huge range of discounts
  • Volunteering days
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes
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