Current Vacancies
Permanent
£52,487 to £61,998 (Including Distant Islands Allowance) depending on qualifications and experience.
An exciting opportunity to join the Technical Team at Orkney Ferries as Engineer – Ship & Shore has arisen. Orkney Ferries operates 10 vessels providing a life-line service to the inter islands of Orkney.
Applications are invited from candidates with either STCW III/2 Chief Engineer up to 9000kw/ near coastal area or further advanced, STCW III/2 (or 3) Second Engineer up to 6000Kw/ near costal or STCW III/1 Engineer Officers of the Watch unrestricted. Where applicable, training to gain the higher classification may be provided to the suitable candidate.
The leave/work rota is based on 2 weeks on duty, 2 weeks on leave, when ship based, otherwise a 37 hour, 5 day week, when shore based; with pro rata holiday entitlement as per administration staff.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
For further details please contact recruitment@orkneyferries.co.uk
Please note - CV's will not be accepted. Please complete the supplied application form.