Current Vacancies
Outer North Isles Service
A vacancy exists for a suitably experienced and qualified Cook/Steward on our vessels serving the outer North Isles, however you will be required to cover on other routes as required. This is a permanent full time position. This post will require a high level of interaction with the travelling public.
Applicants MUST be in possession of the following certificates:-
- Elementary Food Hygiene or higher.
- Personal Survival Techniques.
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility.
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting.
- Elementary First Aid, Crowd Management.
- Crisis Management and Human Behavior.
- Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity.
The successful candidate WILL be required to hold valid MCA Medical Certificate (ENG1).
The current work rota is 14 days on duty followed by 14 days off duty with an additional 4 weeks holiday entitlement.
The salary scales are as per Company agreement:- Certificated = £34,787.00 + DIA, Un-certificated = £32,200.00 - £34,127.00 + DIA. The Company operates an optional 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
37 hours per week plus standby
Permanent
£81,352 (Including Distant Islands Allowance)
An exciting opportunity to lead the Technical Team at Orkney Ferries as Senior Technical Superintendent has arisen.
Orkney Ferries operates 10 vessels providing a life-line service to the inter islands of Orkney and this role would be to manage and provide suitable technical shore based support and resources to the Technical Superintendent, Engineer (Ship & Shore), Chief Engineers and other Engineering Sea Staff on the ferries along with providing technical support for the ferries shore infrastructure.
There will also be a requirement to assist with the implementation and maintenance of the ISM and PMSC’s Safety Management Systems, in areas related to engineering systems.
Applications are invited from candidates with either a valid STCW III/2 Chief Engineer Unlimited Certificate of Competency with large vessel experience; or STCW III/2 Second Engineer Unlimited with /or without restricted Chief Engineers Endorsement and with passenger Vessel experience or Relevant Engineering degree and STCW III/1 OOW. Where applicable, training to gain the higher classification may be provided to the suitable candidate.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
Prospective applicants can discuss the post by contacting David Hibbert, Senior Technical Superintendent, Tel 01856 873636 or email: david.hibbert@orkney.gov.uk
To apply, please fill out the below application form and return it using the 'Apply Now' link.
CV’s will not be accepted.