Current Vacancies
Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre Service
A permanent vacancy exists for a General Purpose Deck Rating to serve on board Orkney Ferries vessels, primarily on the route above, however you will be required to cover on other routes as required. Duties will be varied between deck rating, purser or cook as required. This post will require a high level of interaction with the travelling public. On duty periods will be defined by the shift rota for the position.
Certification required for this position is as detailed below, however training will be provided if a candidate does not hold any/or some of the certifications:
- Valid ENG 1 medical certificate.
- STCW PSSR.
- STCW Elementary First Aid.
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques.
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (3-day course).
Candidates should ideally also hold STCW Crowd Management, STCW Crisis Management and Human behaviour, STCW Passenger Safety Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity certification and Elementary Food Hygiene certificate but training for these can be provided for the successful candidate, if required.
Candidates must be prepared to reside on Rousay when on duty shift.
The salary scale is £30,388 to £34,122 pa plus DIA £2,859, subject to qualifications and experience.
The Company operates a contributory pension scheme currently at 15% and a sick pay scheme.
For further details please contact recruitment@orkneyferries.co.uk
To apply, please fill out the below application form and return it using the 'Apply Now' link. Paper application forms are available from the Orkney Ferries Office, Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG
CV's will not be accepted
Houton Office, Orphir
- 35 Hours per week (April – October 2025) Part time candidates will be considered
- 5 hours per day, 7 days per week (0730-1230hrs)
- £31,826 (Including Distant Islands Allowance and 10% shift allowance)
We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic individual to become part of the Orkney Ferries Customer Service team primarily based at Houton on a seasonal basis.
This position represents a challenging opportunity assisting in a range of duties including checking in vehicles and passengers prior to embarkation on the ferry, customer services, dealing with enquiries and taking bookings and details for the Ferry booking system and administrative support.
Candidates should hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship, or, where the essential qualification is not held, you should have a minimum of 2 years previous relevant experience, as detailed in the experience section of this person specification.
Candidates will also be able to demonstrate the ability to establish good working relationships with all levels of staff and to provide a professional service to the public. With a busy workload you must be organised and able to work on own initiative and prioritise work in order to cope with tight deadlines. Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills are essential for this role.
You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirement of the Service.
For more information regarding this post, please contact Nicola Owen Nicola.owen@orkneyferries.co.uk or 01856 872044
To apply, please fill out the below application form and return it using the 'Apply Now' link.