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Relief Pier Master Sanday - ORK09090

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Posting date: 12 June 2025
Salary: £15.91 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Location: Sanday, KW17 2BA
Company: Orkney Islands Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORK09090

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Marine Services and Transportation

Relief Pier Master, Sanday

Hours offered on an as and when required basis

£15.91 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate

Applications are invited for the above position working within Marine Services and Transportation.

The Pier Master will participate in OIC Marine Services Safety Management System in accordance with the Port Marine Safety Code and associated plans referenced to in the Safety Management System policy document.

The Pier Master’s duties will include instructing vessels where to berth and will assist with the berthing and sailings of vessels to and from the piers. They will also ensure that the Harbour byelaws are complied with.

Additionally, the Pier Master will have the responsibility for the safe operation and routine maintenance of the Linkspan as well as ensuring the harbour premises are kept clean and tidy. They will also be responsible for completing and forwarding all required documentation to the Harbour Authority at Scapa as and when required.

The applicant must hold Restricted VHF Radio and Forklift truck operator's licence ISPS familiarisation qualifications.

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.

For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Mr Ankit Sondhi : 01856 873636 or email: ankit.sondhi@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 29 June 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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