Current Vacancies
Outer North Isles Services
Vacancies exist for 6 Summer Stewards for the forthcoming Summer season to serve on board Orkney Ferries vessels, primarily on the route above. Duties will be varied. The Rota for this is 1 week on/1 week off.
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 Elementary Food Hygiene certificate
The salary scale is £23,407.00 plus DIA £2,742 per annum pro rata.
The Company operates a contributory pension scheme currently at 15% and a sick pay scheme.
For further details please contact Captain Alistair Cameron or Captain Jeevan Thombre on 01856 872044. Email recruitment@orkneyferries.co.uk.
CV's will not be accepted
Application forms are available from the Orkney Ferries Office, Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG or from the careers section on our website https://www.orkneyferries.co.uk/info/vacancies
Permanent
£50,233 to £62,745 (Including Distant Islands Allowance) depending on qualifications and experience.
An exciting opportunity to join the Technical Team at Orkney Ferries as Engineer – Ship & Shore has arisen. Orkney Ferries operates 10 vessels providing a life-line service to the inter islands of Orkney.
Applications are invited from candidates with either:
· STCW III/2 Chief Engineer up to 9000kw/ near coastal area or further advanced, or
· STCW III/2 (or 3) Second Engineer up to 6000Kw/ near costal or
· STCW III/1 Engineer Officers of the Watch unrestricted.
Where applicable, training to gain the higher classification may be provided to the suitable candidate. Those who qualifications have lapsed may also be considered and training provided.
The leave/work rota is based on 2 weeks on duty, 2 weeks on leave, when ship based, otherwise a 37 hour, 5 day week, when shore based; with pro rata holiday entitlement as per administration staff.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Prospective applicants can discuss the post by contacting David Hibbert, Senior Technical Superintendent, Tel 01856 873636 or email: david.hibbert@orkney.gov.uk
A permanent vacancy exists for a suitably experienced and qualified Chief Steward on our vessels serving the outer North Isles.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced officers to fill this post. Applicants must hold as minimum:
- Elementary Food Hygiene
- Valid ENG1
- Updated STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- Updated STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Advanced
- Updated STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
- Updated STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- Updated STCW Medical Care Onboard Ship
Ideally candidates should also hold the following, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
- STCW Crowd Management
- STCW Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity
- STCW Crisis Management and Human Behavior
The successful candidate will be required to adhere to the company’s policies, including the Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes provision for random testing without cause.
The salary scale is £34,104 to £36,146 pa plus DIA £2,742, subject to qualifications and experience.
The Company operates a contributory pension scheme currently at 15% and a sick pay scheme.
CV’s will not be accepted.
For further details please contact Captain Alistair Cameron on 01856 872044. Email alistair.cameron@orkney.gov.uk.