Relief Pier Master, Lyness and Longhope - ORK09910
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orkney Islands Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORK09910 |
Summary
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ENTERPRISE AND RESOURCES
Marine Services and Transportation
Relief Pier Master (Isles) – Lyness/Longhope
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£16.56 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
Applications are invited for the above relief 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 assisting 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 ensure the harbour premises are kept clean and tidy and will be responsible for completing and forwarding all required documentation to the Harbour Authority at Scapa as and when required.
Applicants must hold a forklift truck operators' licence and Restricted VHF Radio, and be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various 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 Bradley Drummond: 01856 873636 or email: Bradley.drummond@orkney.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026
Please note that neither interview nor relocation expenses are payable for this post.
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