Bristow Helicopters UK Search & Rescue are inviting applications from qualified and experienced SAR Winch Operator at our Lydd SAR Base.
The Winch Operator will be responsible for airborne and ground based duties of a UK SAR Winch Operator including compliance with all manuals and regulations pertinent to their employment.
Minimum experience and qualifications
Hold or be qualified to hold a SAR Tech Crew Attestation (TCA) in accordance with CAP 999;
Comply with all the requirements of CAP 999, specifically TCA training;
Comply with the specified requirements of Part-MED i.e. holding a valid class 2 medical
Have Level 4 English language proficiency,
One year’s previous experience on a dedicated SAR unit as a Winch Operator on helicopters
Minimum medical experience and qualifications
Experience in prehospital care is essential; the individual will be assessed as to their ability to hold the BHL SAR Medical Technician scope of practice.
Must be able to meet the requirements associated with the Pre Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) Skills Framework associated with descriptor Level E (mandatory) or Level F (desirable).
All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK. All Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter.
Please note that where the volume of applications is high we may be unable to respond individually to all applications. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted directly. We would however like to thank all applicants for the time and effort taken in applying.
What We Do
Bristow is the world’s leading provider of offshore oil and gas transportation, search and rescue (SAR) and aircraft support services to government and civil organizations worldwide. Bristow’s strategically located global fleet supports operations in the North Sea, Nigeria and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico; as well as in most of the other major offshore oil and gas producing regions of the world, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Trinidad. Bristow provides SAR services to the private sector worldwide and to the public sector for all of the United Kingdom on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Bristow History
Bristow began building its oil and gas credentials before the first discovery in the North Sea, tracing its beginnings back to an adventurous businessman named Alan Bristow. The company’s long history started in 1955 with Bristow Helicopters Ltd. in the UK. In 1996, Offshore Logistics purchased a stake in Bristow Helicopters Ltd., and the company was rebranded as Bristow Group Inc. in 2006.
