Ferry operative - 2nd person - Cuan ferry passenger only vessel

Service: Development & Infrastructure

Closing Date: Monday 5th August 2024

Argyll and Bute Council has a vacancy for a ferry operative - 2nd person to cover the evening passenger only service on the ferry that travels between Cuan and Luing.

The hours are an average of 11 per week (annualised over 12 months), worked over a 2 week rota.

During the winter timetable, which runs for 40.07 weeks from late August to early June the working pattern is;

Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 19.20 to 22.20 (12.5 hours)

Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 19.20 to 22.20 (15.5 hours).

The position requires the following certificates:

• Seafarer medical report form ML5 and ML5 certificate (MSF 4112)
• Basic Sea Survival (STCW Code – Table A-VI/1-1)
• Fire Fighting & Prevention (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-2)
• Elementary First Aid (STCW Code – Table A –VI/1-3)
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR) (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-4)

For full requirements of the post please refer to the Job Description.

Applicants should note that:-

• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be pro rata for the hours worked.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Robert Paton, Technical Officer
• Telephone: 07741 036246
• Email: Robert.Paton@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB14745/BRI00874

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.