Current Vacancies
Ref: FER2525
35 hours per week
Permanent
£33,116 - £35,671 (Including Distant Islands Allowance)
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to take up the position of Senior Human Resources Adviser within Orkney Ferries at Shore Street, Kirkwall.
The successful candidate will deal with the processes around recruitment and selection and provide advice, guidance and support to people managers within Orkney Ferries Ltd.
Candidates will have good experience in providing HR related advice and guidance and knowledge of HR processes of the Maritime Industry would be an advantage. Good experience with computerised systems, in particular, Microsoft Office and be able to demonstrate knowledge of employment legislation are essential along with excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills are essential.
Applicants must hold an SCQF 6/7 i.e., SVQ3, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship, Advanced Higher, Scottish Baccalaureate, HNC, Certificate of Higher Education in a relevant subject or have a minimum of 3 years previous relevant experience, as detailed in the experience section within the job description.
Applicants 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. Application forms are available from the Orkney Ferries Office, Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG or from the careers section on our website https://www.orkneyferries.co.uk/info/vacancies
Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
Please complete the application form provided - CVs will not be accepted as an application.
3 Year Temporary positions
Starting Salary: £25,993 - (Incl. Distant Islands Allowance)
Orkney Ferries are pleased to announce that they will be commencing an Apprentice Deckhand Program (3 positions) which will enable anyone looking to make a start within the marine industry to progress and receive training locally.
The apprentice program will operate for a minimum of 3 years and will provide training locally on company vessels, at the Maritime Studies Department in Stromness and outwith Orkney as required.
The program will start with an introduction to company vessels and vessel routes within Orkney. Successful applicants will commence their apprenticeship gaining sea time, familiarisation and training on our vessels, which will eventually lead to an EDH (Efficient Deckhand) qualification.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone seeking to have a career at sea and start their career within Orkney with a very busy shipping company which provides a lifeline service to our islands and communities.
This apprenticeship can be the first step along with sufficient sea time to your own personal development to AB (Able Seaman) certification, and further onto Officer of the watch certification.
Training and uniform will be provided by Orkney Ferries and applicants should reside within Orkney.
Successful candidates will be required to work within a rota system (1 week on / 1 week off) with an additional 1 week holiday every 3 months as per rota.
Applicants must hold an ENG 1 Medical certificate as a minimum.
For further details please contact recruitment@orkneyferries.co.uk.
Please note - CV's will not be accepted. Please complete the application form attached to this advert.
3 Year Temporary positions
Starting Salary: £25,993 - (Incl. Distant Islands Allowance)
Orkney Ferries are pleased to announce that they will be commencing an Apprentice Ships Cook/Steward program (2 Positions) which will enable anyone looking to make a start within the marine industry to progress and receive training locally.
The apprentice program will operate for a minimum of 3 years and will provide training locally on company vessels, at the Maritime Studies Department in Stromness, UHI Orkney and outwith Orkney as required.
Orkney Ferries will provide all the relevant required training to be able to achieve a recognised Ships Cook qualification by the end of the three-year period. This includes all required STCW Courses for this position.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone seeking to have a career at sea and start their career within Orkney with a very busy shipping company which provides a lifeline service to our islands and communities.
Training and uniform will be provided by Orkney Ferries and applicants should reside within Orkney.
Successful candidates will be required to work within a rota system (1 week on / 1 week off) with an additional 1 week holiday every 3 months as per rota.
Applicants must hold an ENG 1 Medical certificate as a minimum.
For further details please contact recruitment@orkneyferries.co.uk.
Please note - CV's will not be accepted. Please complete the application form attached to this advert.
A temporary vacancy to 08 March 2026 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.
Candidates must be prepared to reside on Rousay when on duty shift.
The salary scale is £30,388 to £34,122 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
Please note - CV's will not be accepted. Please complete the application form attached to this advert or alternatively paper application froms are available from the Orkney Ferries Office, Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG.