Tug Master

Targe Towing Limited is a subsidiary of the Forth Ports Group and operates a modern fleet of vessels in support of Port, Harbour and Terminal operating in across Scotland and beyond.

**About The Role**

Due to significant success and continued growth, we are recruiting for two professional Masters to join our team in Scotland to operate ASD/ATD/ Voith Harbour Tugs. Whilst business needs may change the base location of the Tugs, we are looking for individuals who can readily travel to our Forth, Leith or other Scotland sites.

**Your responsibilities will be**:

- You will oversee the crew and will ensure the professional and effective operations of the vessel to the highest standards and in compliance with regulations.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient manoeuvring of the vessel whilst leading crews to ensure their duties are completed to the highest level
- You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the collective team works timely and concisely to contribute to the overall commercial goals of the organisation.
- Lead, deliver and monitor the maintenance of the vessel to all relevant regulations and standards, ensuring full compliance.
- Build strong relationships with clients and multiple third party internal and external stakeholders
- Tasked with related ship administration, planned maintenance, checks, legal requirements and relevant reporting.
- Promote Health & Safety awareness in all activities, monitoring / tracking H&S activity across the crew and performing regular safety drills.

**What are we looking for**:

- Experienced Tug Master with minimum certification Master 500gt
- Good Harbour Towage experience is essential
- Good leadership, delegation and teamwork skills
- Exceptional Health, Safety & Risk Management awareness
- Must have full UK working rights

**What we can offer you**:

- Full-time, permanent contract: 2 weeks on / off rota
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension contribution
- Additional annual allowance for unlimited certification
- All food included & live aboard for two week on rotation
- Other company benefits and schemes available (cycle to work, health care ) upon time served.

**Required Criteria**
- Experienced Tug Master with minimum certification Master 500gt
- Harbour Towage Experience
- Good leadership, delegation and teamwork skills
- Exceptional Health, Safety & Risk Management awareness
- Full UK working rights

**Skills Needed**

**About The Company**

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies.

The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.

Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

**Company Culture**

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London.

A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day.

The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

**Company Benefits**

We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance.

Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme

**Salary**

Not disclosed