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Ref no:
HGH20845
Published:
25/03/2026
Closes:
06/04/2026
Location:
King Edward Pier, Uig, Portree, IV55 8WR
Salary:
£32,596 - £36,145 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Assistant Harbourmaster 2
Location: King Edward Pier, Uig
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent 
Salary: £32,596 - £36,145 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: ​Joseph Mackay Tel: 07958 734610 Email: Joseph.Mackay@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To assist the Harbour Master in undertaking the operation and maintenance of the Uig Harbour, its environs, and other harbours and marine facilities around the area. Including the direction of vessels within the Harbour limits and the provision of services.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: 01349 868642 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in a marine environment and in the operation and maintenance plant and machinery. 

Current, Full Drivers Licence is required.

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