Maritime Operations Officer

4 weeks ago


Shetland Islands, United Kingdom Shetland Islands Council Full time

Company Overview:

Shetland Islands Council 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 Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mate to join our team on Yell Based Vessels. As a Mate, you will be responsible for carrying out watchkeeping duties to the requirements of the Master, testing critical navigational systems and recording such tests, ensuring proper stability, trim and draft conditions at all times, and performing customer care duties in respect of passenger comfort, service information and safety related information/instructions.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this post is circa £45,169 per annum, inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,000 per annum (pro rata), Unsocial allowance and contracted overtime. The post is a Permanent Full Time position for 42.78 hours per week, 52.18 weeks per year.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited. You must also have the ability to work flexible hours and be willing to participate in training and development opportunities.

Benefits:

As a member of our team, you will have access to a relocation package, unless specified otherwise. We will also pay interview expenses from within Shetland. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of our employees.

Job Description Format:

The role will involve:

  • Carrying out watchkeeping duties to the requirements of the Master
  • Testing critical navigational systems and recording such tests
  • Ensuring proper stability, trim and draft conditions at all times
  • Performing customer care duties in respect of passenger comfort, service information and safety related information/instructions
  • Safe loading and discharging of cargo, passengers, stores, fresh water, sewage and ballast water

If you are a motivated and experienced individual looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.

Contact Information:

For further details relating to this post, please contact Sheena Summers, Team Leader.

Living and Working in 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. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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