Temporary VTS Operator - SIC08183
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,000.55 to £38,962.34 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sella Ness, ZE2 9QR |
| Company: | Shetland Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SIC08183 |
Summary
Advertisement Details
The VTS Operator provides information and instructions to vessels appropriate to the level of service provided by the VTS, and decides on the actions to be taken in response to data received on marine traffic. Reporting to the Harbour Master, the post requires a current and valid IALA V103-1 certificate as a minimum qualification in order to undertake a VTS watch.
The duties and responsibilities of the VTS Operator shall include:
- Communication with ships by phone, email and radio to ascertain and pass on required information.
- Operate equipment for communications, data collection, data analysis and establishment of a traffic image.
- Transmit information
- At appropriate times or when requested by a vessel or harbour user.
- As may be needed to aid a ship in difficult navigational or meteorological circumstances or in case of defects or deficiencies.
- Organise shipping traffic by means of promulgating information, traffic monitoring and traffic regulations using, as necessary, nautical knowledge of the area concerned, the traffic image and the marine information management system.
- Respond to emergency situations such as distress and marine pollution and where appropriate, coordinate communications.
This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
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Additional Information
- The grade of this post is H/I
- This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
- Temporary Full Time post for 40.6 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
- Temporary post for a period of approximately 2 years
- A relocation package does not apply to this post
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
- You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
- We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at Port Administration Building, Sella Ness.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: James Milne - Team Leader-Deputy Harbour Master - james.milne@shetland.gov.uk - 01595744245
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information 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. Factor in Shetland's impressive 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: here
The Shetland Islands Council: here
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