Towage Deckhand/Cook - ORK09386
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,931.00 to £41,728.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkwall, KW15 1SD |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORK09386 |
Summary
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Marine Services and Transportation
Deckhand / Cook
56 hours per week
Permanent
£38,931 – £41,728 (including Distant Island Allowance)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Deckhand/Cook.
The Candidates should have deck experience in Merchant Vessels preferably onboard tugs and hold Hold an Efficient Deckhand (EDH) Certificate, Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FP&FF) STCW code, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC&RB) STCW code, Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code, Medically fit – valid ENG1 or ability to obtain ENG1.
Manila amendments is a requirement, and some cooking experience is essential.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post requires Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants can discuss the post by contacting Douglas Manson, Deputy Harbour Master – Marine and Safety, Tel 01856 873636 or email douglas.manson@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 15 June 2025
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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