Pier Master, Kirkwall Pier

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Pier Master
Kirkwall Pier

37 hours per week
Permanent

£38,223 – £39,016 
£19.81 – £20.22 per hour

The above amounts include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Deputy Harbour Master.

Your working pattern is a 12-week rota system where you will work week on, week off in a combination of nights and days with a 3 week off period after 9 weeks. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to assist the Pier Shift Supervisor with day-to-day operations on the piers as well as maintaining the piers and associated infrastructure in a safe, secure and clean condition.

As part of your role, you will work under the Pier Shift Supervisor, assisting in enforcing safety management systems, emergency response, and operational procedures. You will also be responsible for security, stevedoring, weighbridge operations, and general pier maintenance.

We are seeking individuals with marine industry experience and a working knowledge of port operations. A strong presence within the port area will be essential, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe operations while remaining adaptable to the demands of a constantly evolving environment.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post involves a contractual requirement to:
• work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information.

This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 29 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 30 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 14 December 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Douglas Bain at douglas.bain@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873636.

For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.