2nd Driver

2 weeks ago


Oban, United Kingdom CalMac Ferries Limited Full time

**Reports to**: Skipper

**Vacancy Ref**: 941-SG

**Contract**: Permanent

**Rate of pay**: £40,139 *higher rate of pay applies when covering Skipper duties

**Location**: Oban - Craignure

**Shift Pattern**: 1 week on / 1 week off

**Date advertised**: 02 June 2023

**Closing date**: 16 June 2023

**Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited**
Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited employs and supplies all sea going staff to CalMac Ferries Limited. There are currently 33 ferries serving 52 ports on 29 routes providing 145,000 sailings per year.

**Functional Responsibilities / Key Tasks**
- Complying with the requirements of the Company Management System (including the ISM Code).
- Carrying out driving duties to cover Skipper's HOR
- Car marshalling on deck.
- Counting of passengers boarding vessel and ensuring that numbers comply with passenger certificates.
- Recording of vehicle and passenger numbers on each sailing.
- Cleanliness and painting of vessel.
- Maintenance as defined in the vessel's Planned Maintenance system.
- Familiarity with life-saving apparatus and firefighting equipment and participation in drills.
- Customer care.
- Operating the portable ticket machine, issuing travel tickets, and collecting fares.
- Depositing takings in the approved manner.
- Provide cover for the Skipper by carrying out 2nd Driver duties
- Any other duties required by the Master/Skipper

**Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**

**Essential Criteria**
- Applicants should possess as a minimum STCW 2010: PST, PSSR, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, and Elementary First Aid.
- Boat master's Licence (Tier 1, Level 2)
- ENG 1 (No restrictions)
- Full UK Driving License

**Desirable Criteria**
- Efficient Deck Hand
- Small Vessel Experience

**Our People: Values & Behaviours**
To navigate the waters, ensuring life thrives wherever we are

**PEOPLE FIRST**

We lead by example and inspire others to give their best.

We work constructively with colleagues in a 'one team' spirit.

**LOCALITY**

We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

We are accountable for our actions and performance.

**BRAVERY**

We demonstrate good judgement and decision making.

We act with integrity in all that we do.

The recruitment Information pack is designed to provide you with as much information as possible, relevant to the role and the recruitment process.
CalMac Ferries Limited is an equal opportunity employer as such our selection processes are designed to promote equality of opportunity for all.

**The Selection Process**

**Application**

It is important that you demonstrate on your CV how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined within the Job Description.

**Shortlisting**

We will evaluate your suitability for the role by assessing your qualifications, skills and experience.

**Interview**

To ensure you are in the best position to perform to your highest standards during our selection process, make sure you review the competencies outlined in the Job Description and have prepared examples of times you have successfully demonstrated these behaviours in the past.

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