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 -