Dredger Chief Mate
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,064 to £31,537 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | Whitby, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Salary: £29,064 - £31,537 per annum
Grade: G
Contract: Temporary (potential to become permanent)
Hours: 37 hours per week + contracted overtime when Required
Weekend Working: On occasion
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Whitby Harbour Authority operates its own excavator dredger, the 44m Split Hopper Barge, Sandsend.
The vessel operates in the ports of Whitby and Scarborough and occasionally operates on contract to dredge other ports around the UK coast.
The Harbour Authority are looking for a Temporary Chief Mate to cover a long term absence from the vessel with potential to become a permanent position in the future.
The role will support the Dredging Master and act as Second in Command in maintaining the safe operation of the vessel and its associated equipment & operations.
What you can bring
We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual with a relevant certificate of competency to act as Mate on a seagoing commercial vessel with all supporting maritime qualifications necessary and an in date ENG1.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience of marine operations on commercial/professional basis and possess a working knowledge of routine vessel and machinery maintenance.
The vessel has no accommodation therefore the role is predominantly day time working (with flexibility required to suit tides) however the position may require the successful applicant to undertake periods of external contractual dredging works for which additional, generous payments will be made. These periods of working away are planned far in advance, with no planned work outside of home ports in the near future.
Dredging experience is desirable not wholly essential as full training will be provided.
The ability to operate an excavator is also desirable but again, not essential.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
salary sacrifice schemes
employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
More Information:
For an informal discussion regarding the position please email James Buck: James.Buck@northyorks.gov.uk or port.services@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 23rd October 2025
Interview Date: week following closing date at Whitby Harbour Office
Key Documents:
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Grade: G
Contract: Temporary (potential to become permanent)
Hours: 37 hours per week + contracted overtime when Required
Weekend Working: On occasion
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Whitby Harbour Authority operates its own excavator dredger, the 44m Split Hopper Barge, Sandsend.
The vessel operates in the ports of Whitby and Scarborough and occasionally operates on contract to dredge other ports around the UK coast.
The Harbour Authority are looking for a Temporary Chief Mate to cover a long term absence from the vessel with potential to become a permanent position in the future.
The role will support the Dredging Master and act as Second in Command in maintaining the safe operation of the vessel and its associated equipment & operations.
What you can bring
We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual with a relevant certificate of competency to act as Mate on a seagoing commercial vessel with all supporting maritime qualifications necessary and an in date ENG1.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience of marine operations on commercial/professional basis and possess a working knowledge of routine vessel and machinery maintenance.
The vessel has no accommodation therefore the role is predominantly day time working (with flexibility required to suit tides) however the position may require the successful applicant to undertake periods of external contractual dredging works for which additional, generous payments will be made. These periods of working away are planned far in advance, with no planned work outside of home ports in the near future.
Dredging experience is desirable not wholly essential as full training will be provided.
The ability to operate an excavator is also desirable but again, not essential.
What can we offer you?
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
salary sacrifice schemes
employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!
travel loans
Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
More Information:
For an informal discussion regarding the position please email James Buck: James.Buck@northyorks.gov.uk or port.services@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 23rd October 2025
Interview Date: week following closing date at Whitby Harbour Office
Key Documents:
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.