Current Vacancies
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Engineer to serve on board Orkney Ferries Ltd. Inner Isles services on a full-time basis. There will be a requirement to reside on the inner isles while providing cover and in these instances, accommodation will be provided.
The rota for this position is 2 weeks on/2 weeks off plus an additional 4 weeks annual leave per complete year served.
Minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:
- STCW OOW Engineering or higher
or
- STCW Small Vessel Second Engineer or higher
or
A proven engineering background with MCA AEC part I & II.
Additional Engineering training may be considered for otherwise strong candidates who are short of any of the above MCA qualifications.
- Valid ENG1 medical
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (3-day course)
Ideally candidates should also hold the following, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
- STCW Crowd Control, Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
- STCW Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity course certificates
The salary scale is £45,380 to £50,210 pro-rata, inclusive of DIA at £2,997, subject to qualifications and continuous service within the company.
The Company operates a contributory pension scheme currently at 15%, as well as a sick pay scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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 -