Current Vacancies
A permanent vacancy exists for a Master to serve onboard Orkney Ferries vessels, on our Shapinsay route. However, you may be required to cover on other routes as required.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced officers to fill this post. Applicants must hold as minimum:
- Minimum requirement, valid Masters CoC or STCW Boat Master License - Passenger Vessel Operations: up to 250 passengers within following areas: Cat D Kirkwall / Specified Areas.
- GMDSS GOC
- 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.
Candidates must be prepared to reside on the relevant Island (Shapinsay) when on duty shift.
The salary scale is £46,374 to £55,246 pa plus DIA £2,859, subject to qualifications and experience.
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 -
A permanent vacancy exists for a General Purpose Deck Rating to serve on board Orkney Ferries vessels, primarily on the route above, however you will be required to cover on other routes as required. Duties will be varied between deck rating, purser or cook as required. This post will require a high level of interaction with the travelling public. On duty periods will be defined by the shift rota for the position.
Certification required for this position is as detailed below, however training will be provided if a candidate does not hold any/or some of the certifications:
- Valid ENG 1 medical certificate.
- STCW PSSR.
- STCW Elementary First Aid.
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques.
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (3-day course).
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.
Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) is desirable, but candidates not holding an EDH will be considered and will be required to gain their EDH certificate within 2 years.
Candidates must be prepared to reside on Shapinsay when on duty shift.
The salary scale is £31,907 to £35,828 pa plus DIA £2,859, subject to qualifications and experience.
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 -