Current Vacancies
A 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 £39,524, inclusive of DIA. 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 -
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two temporary (3 year) Efficient Deck Hand’s (EDH’s) to serve on board the ZEVI 1, an opportunity to be part of a 3-year innovative project to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime sector in Orkney on a new high speed foiling vessel with zero emission technology.
There will be a requirement to cover on other routes as required.
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:
- EDH Certificate
- Valid ENG 1 medical certificate
- STCW PSSR
- STCW Elementary First Aid
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (3-day course).
Ideally candidates should also hold the following, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
- STCW Crowd Management
- STCW Crisis Management and Human behaviour
- STCW Passenger Safety Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity
The salary scale is £36,807 to £38,825 inclusive of DIA which is currently £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 -
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two temporary (3 year) Master’s to serve on board the ZEVI 1, an opportunity to be part of a 3-year innovative project to accelerate the decarbonisation of the maritime sector in Orkney on a new high speed foiling vessel with zero emission technology.
There will be a requirement 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:
- STCW Certificate of Competency as Master 200GT / Yacht master Offshore commercially endorsed / Boat masters license (must cover Orkney). Consideration will be given to candidates with a higher qualification
- Small boat radar qualification or higher
- 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 Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
- STCW Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity
Candidates should have proven experience of being in a command position on a vessel, as well as boat handling. Experience as a Master on a high-speed craft would be beneficial.
The successful candidate should be willing to attend simulator training, EV vessel electrical courses, or any other relevant training as required by the Company.
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 £49,371 up to £58,243 inclusive of DIA which is currently £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 -