Purser/Boatmaster, Ardgour

Job Description

Post Title: Purser/Boatmaster
Location: Ardgour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: HC0337 (Purser) £36,872 - £37,938 p.a.
HC0437 (Boatmaster) £38,382 - £42,232 p.a.

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

Contact Person: Richard Porteous Tel: 07979 706515

Job Purpose:

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

• To act as Purser/Deckhand, Engine Watcher and Relief Skipper as required by work pattern.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) 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

A valid Boat Master’s Licence Grade II.
Corran Ferry crew appointments include essential competence training and career progression, including to Skipper, for suitable persons. Candidates without Boatmaster’s licence will be considered.

Be fit and capable to undertake manual work associated with the post.