Current Vacancies
Vacancies exists for two qualified Able Seafarers to serve on board Orkney Ferries network, primarily on the above route, however you will be required to cover other routes as required. The Rota for this is 2 weeks on/2 weeks off plus an additional 4 weeks annual leave per complete year served. Minimum certification required for this position is:
- Valid ENG 1 medical certificate.
- Certificate of proficiency as an Able Seafarer Deck Reg II/5
- STCW PSSR.
- STCW Elementary First Aid.
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques.
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (3-day course).
- EDH certificate.
Candidates should ideally also hold STCW Crowd Management, STCW Crisis Management and Human behaviour, STCW Passenger Safety Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity certification, AND Elementary Food Hygiene certificate but training for these can be provided for the successful candidate if required.
The salary scale is £34,787 p.a. plus D.I.A. of £2,859. The Company operates a contributory pension scheme currently at 15% and a sick pay scheme.
For further details please contact recruitment@orkneyferries.co.uk
To apply, please fill out the below application form and return it using the 'Apply Now' link. Paper application forms are available from the Orkney Ferries Office, Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG
- CV's will not be accepted -