Port Assistant

6 months ago

Isle of Skye, United Kingdom CalMac Ferries Limited Full time

**CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED**

CalMac Ferries Limited is the UK's largest ferry operator in terms of ships and destinations served and one of the largest transport operators in Scotland. It is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operation and ship management specialist providing essential lifeline services and logístical support to island and remote communities.

**BENEFITS OF A CAREER WITH CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED**
- A rewarding career
- A competitive salary
- Excellent training, development and career progression
- 37 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner and dependents

**Functional Responsibilities/Key Tasks**
- Control of passengers and vehicles embarking and disembarking from vessels by giving clear and concise direction to all.
- Car marshalling duties.
- Sale and validation of passenger and vehicle tickets.
- Emergency requirements 'out-of-hours'.
- Liaising with customers, dealing with enquiries and offering assistance.
- Recording information such as temperatures checks and loose freight details.
- Use of handheld 2-way radios.
- Receipt of goods including food handling & carrying out deliveries via temperature-controlled company vehicles.
- Any other duties required by the Port Manager.

**Skills and Experience**
- Good understanding of the CalMac services
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- You must be customer focused, have a clear understanding of the customer interface, and have a proactive approach to customer care.
- You are expected to have a flexible approach to working, as shift and weekend work will be involved.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work with initiative as a self-starter, without supervision.
- Willingness to be a team player.

**Salary**: £13.01 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Isle of Skye, IV51 9XX (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Isle of Skye, IV51 9XX: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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