Quay Hand

**QUAY HAND**

**Location**

Penzance

**Hours**

40 hours per week

An opportunity has become available for a Quay Hand based at Penzance Quay. Reporting to the Quay Manager this role focuses on the day to day operations of the loading and unloading of the company vessels.

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group is unique in the UK in terms of its breadth of transport operations including shipping, airline and airport services; providing lifeline links for both passengers and freight services between the Isles of Scilly and the mainland. The Group operates the Scillonian III passenger ferry and the Gry Maritha freight ship between Penzance and St Marys. Inter-island freight and mail services are provided using two smaller vessels.

**DUTIES**:

- Docking & undocking of company vessels
- To accept and monitor all accompanied and unaccompanied freight
- Assist with the loading and unloading of vessels
- Ensure customer service levels are met and maintained at all times
- Maintain operational procedures

**QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS**:

- Current forklift licence is desirable but full training & certification can be arranged

**BENEFITS**:

- Work wear provided
- Discounted Travel
- Pension plan
- 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

**SALARY**:
Dependant on experience

**HOURS**

Permanent role, 40 hours per week. The role will require evening and weekend work, Bank holidays are considered part of the normal working week.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Penzance, TR18 4BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/06/2023