Ferry Engineer (2 Posts) (37 hpw), Corran Ferry, Ardgour

Job Description

Post Title: Ferry Engineer (2 Posts)
Location: Corran Ferry, Ardgour, Fort William
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week (Corran Ferry crew work 5 days on 5 days off, 06:00 am - 10.00 pm, with 3 x 1-hour breaks during the shift)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £31,361 - £34,324 p.a* (see below)

*Actual salary after consolidation for shift pattern is £48,274 - £52,835 p.a.

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

Contact Person: Richard Porteous Tel: 07979 706515

Job Purpose: To maintain, as far as practical, in good working order all machinery, electrics, hydraulics, fire appliances, etc .

The safe operation of the vessel ensuring safety of passengers, crew and protection of the environment.

Engineers without Boatmasters licence will be considered.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting post the 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 e-mail, unless otherwise stated. Please check your e-mails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Boat Master’s Licence Grade II, and/or Engineering STCW (International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) or equivalent.