Trainee Seafarer, Fetlar - SIC08427
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,592.13 to £48,746.93 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shetland Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SIC08427 |
Summary
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Educated to National 4, or equivalent such as Standard Grade / GCSE.
Ability to pass a seafarer medical examination and obtain an ENG1 medical certificate. Details of the examination can be found in Merchant Shipping Notice 1866 amendment 1. The examination will be conducted by an approved Maritime and Coastguard Agency Physician.
The post holder must commit to attending college as directed and to follow approved courses of study, in order to obtain all qualifications to meet standards of Deck Rating Grade 2.
Prior to commencing on board duties, the post holder shall attend a maritime training provider to obtain basic safety STCW qualifications, namely:
- Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1)
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/1-2)
- Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW A-VI/1-4)
During the first few months aboard the post holder will be closely supervised, whilst they work towards obtaining seatime for further training.
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.
Please follow the link(s) below for further information -
www.shetland.gov.uk
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is C/F/G
- 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)
- Permanent Full Time post for 45.68 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
- 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 MV Geira
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Sheena Summers, 01595744208, sheena.summers@shetland.gov.uk
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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