Current Vacancies
A permanent vacancy exists for a Master to serve onboard Orkney Ferries vessels, on our Inner Isles Service. However, you may be required to cover on other routes as required.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced officers to fill this post. Applicants must hold as minimum:
- Minimum requirement, valid Masters CoC or STCW Boat Master License - Passenger Vessel Operations: up to 250 passengers within following areas: Cat D Kirkwall / Specified Areas.
- GMDSS GOC
- 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.
Candidates must be prepared to reside on the relevant Island when on duty shift.
The salary scale is £46,374 to £55,246 pa plus DIA £2,997, 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 -
37 hours per week
Permanent
£34,850 - £35,571 / £18.06 - £18.44 per hour (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)
We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic individual to become part of the Customer Service team within the Orkney Ferries offices.
This position represents a challenging opportunity assisting in a range of duties including 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.
This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
For more information regarding this post, please contact Nicola Owen or Allanah O'Hagan on 01856 872044, or at recruitment@orkneyferries.co.uk.
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 February 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.