Deckhand Seafarer on Yell Based Vessels
4 weeks ago
About the Role:
The Shetland Islands Council is seeking a skilled Deckhand Seafarer to join our team on Yell Based Vessels. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment, contributing to the safety and success of our maritime operations.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Deckhand to perform a range of duties on board our vessels. As a key member of the crew, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, while also providing excellent customer service to our passengers and clients.
Main Responsibilities:
- Mooring and unmooring the vessel safely and efficiently, operating windlass, capstan, shore-ramps, and bow visors.
- Conducting lookout duties during passage, both day and night, and assisting the bridge team in their duties to prevent collisions, ensure navigation safety, and avoid pollution.
- Operating watertight closing arrangements and participating in emergency teams.
- Maintaining fire-fighting devices and life-saving equipment, and assisting in emergency situations.
- Assisting in all safety functions, including securing vehicles, cargo, and mail, sounding tanks and spaces, and other tasks that contribute to the safety and integrity of passengers, crew, and vessel.
What We Offer:
In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a unique work-life balance. Our salary is estimated to be around £38,000-£42,000 per annum, depending on experience, and includes a Distant Islands Allowance of £2,000 per annum, unsocial allowance, and contracted overtime.
About Us:
The Shetland Islands Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our islands offer a unique blend of rugged natural beauty, rich culture, and modern amenities, making them an ideal place to live and work.
How to Apply:
For further information and to apply, please visit our website. We are happy to talk flexible working and offer a relocation package does not apply to this post. You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited. We look forward to hearing from you.
Reference:
You will be required to provide the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
Contact:
For further details relating to this post, please contact Sheena Summers, Team Leader. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call us for assistance.
About Shetland:
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles, where you'll find freedom, wildlife, and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The islands have a thriving and diverse economy, full of opportunities, and offer residents the ideal work-life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities, and modern amenities, highly regarded schools, and the Islands offer a work-life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about living and working in Shetland, and the Shetland Islands Council on our website.
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