Since 1964, we’ve been a reliable partner of the Belgian Navy, with a team of 130 marine engineers and maritime specialists. From Zeebrugge, we provide daily maintenance, scheduled overhauls, and urgent repairs for the Belgian and Dutch naval fleets, especially minehunters.
Our technicians also work both nationally and internationally, adapting to naval operations worldwide.
As part of the global Serco Group PLC—renowned in aerospace, defence, international organizations, and immigration—we offer a dynamic and rewarding career in the maritime sector.
We are looking for a Freelance Ship Manager to strengthen our team at our site in Zeebrugge.
Main Responsibilities- Planning and coordination of designated maintenance (KO = Corrective, GO = Scheduled, IO = Urgent).
- Distribute work orders to the respective Workshop Managers (WSMs).
- Schedule personnel for project execution in consultation with Workshop Managers.
- Oversee maintenance planning steps:
- Test Before Maintenance (TBM)
- Project Execution Plan (PUP)
- Setting To Work + Harbour Acceptance Trials (STW/HAT)
- Review Seaworthiness Protocol Material Lists (MZWH)
- Follow Sea Acceptance Trial (SAT) tests
- Daily monitoring of onboard maintenance activities + coordination with Workshop Managers
- Create and follow up on work orders:
- Extra work orders (MR)
- Operational defect work orders (OD)
- Onboard assistance work orders (BA)
- Attend and follow up on weekly project meetings and toolbox meetings.
- Coordinate and supervise works executed in the UK.
- Control costs and track spare parts and subcontractors used per ship.
- Ensure communication between Zeebrugge and the UK Single Point of Contact (SPOC).
- Make sure reporting is done as required.
- Prepare invoices for the client.
- Bachelor’s degree level with a maritime background preferred.
- Language proficiency: Dutch – French – English.
- Computer skills: MS Office Suite – MS Project.
- Driving license B.
Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe
Why should you join Serco ?
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
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