Current Vacancies

Chief Steward - Outer North Isles
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5th May

A permanent vacancy exists for a suitably experienced and qualified Chief Steward on our vessels serving the outer North Isles.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced officers to fill this post. Applicants must hold as minimum:

  • Elementary Food Hygiene
  • Valid ENG1
  • Updated STCW Personal Survival Techniques
  • Updated STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Advanced
  • Updated STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
  • Updated STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
  • Updated STCW Medical Care Onboard Ship

Ideally candidates should also hold the following, but training will be provided for the right candidate.

  • STCW Crowd Management
  • STCW Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity
  • STCW Crisis Management and Human Behavior

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to the company’s policies, including the Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes provision for random testing without cause.

The salary scale is £34,104 to £36,146 pa plus DIA £2,742, subject to qualifications and experience.

The Company operates a contributory pension scheme currently at 15% and a sick pay scheme.

CV’s will not be accepted.

For further details please contact Captain Alistair Cameron on 01856 872044. Email alistair.cameron@orkney.gov.uk.

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