Current Vacancies
A permanent vacancy exists for a qualified Able Seafarer to serve on board Orkney Ferries vessels, on our Outer North Isles services. However, you may be required on other routes as required.
The Rota for this is 2 weeks on/2 weeks of plus an additional 4 weeks annual leave per complete year served. Minimum certification required for this position is:
- Valid ENG 1 medical certificate.
- Certificate of proficiency as an Able Seafarer Deck Reg II/5
- STCW PSSR.
- STCW Elementary First Aid.
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques.
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (3-day course).
- EDH certificate.
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
- Elementary Food Hygiene
The salary for this post is £40,912, inclusive of DIA (currently £2,997).
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 -
A permanent vacancy exists for a Master to serve onboard Orkney Ferries vessels, primarily on the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre service. However, you may be required to cover other routes as required.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced officers to fill this post. Applicants must hold as minimum:
- Valid Masters STCW CoC or Boat Master License - Passenger Vessel Operations: up to 250 passengers within following areas: Cat D Kirkwall / Rousay
OR
- STCW Certificate of Competency as Master 200GT / Yacht master Offshore commercially endorsed. Consideration will be given to candidates with a higher qualification.
- GMDSS ROC
- 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 complete the relevant CAT D boat master’s license for the area and to carry up to 250 passengers within 6 months of being appointed in the position, if not already held.
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.
Candidates must be prepared to arrange accommodation on Rousay when on duty shift.
The salary scale for this post is £51,133 to £55,024 pa inclusive of DIA (currently £2,997).
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 -