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Mate MV Linga

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The duties and responsibilities of the Mate shall include;

The carrying out of watchkeeping duties to the requirements of the Master;The regular testing of critical navigational systems and stand-by systems and the recording of such tests;Ensuring proper stability, trim and draft conditions at all times;The safe loading & discharging of cargo, passengers, stores, fresh water, sewage and ballast water, ensuring appropriate capacity consistent with safe, legal and efficient operations;Perform Customer Care duties in respect of passenger comfort, service information and safety related information / instructions. Updating Customer Information services as required.Ensuring that the vessel's exterior and decks are kept clean & tidy and that all gear not in use is kept stowed away; More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - Additional InformationThe grade of this post is HSalary shown in the advert is based on 42 hour week and is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata), contracted overtime and unsocial allowance paymentsPermanent Full Time post for 42.0 Hours per Week (37 hours and 5 hours contracted overtime), 52.18 weeks per yearA relocation package does not apply to this postWe will pay interview expenses from within ShetlandYou must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limitedWe are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based on MV Linga, Symbister, Whalsay For further details relating to this post, please contact: Richard Hutchison - Route Master -

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