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Ref no:
ORK10807
Published:
22/09/2026
Closes:
04/10/2026
Location:
Harbour Authority Building, Scapa, Kirkwall, KW15 1SD
Rate:
£229.17 per day
Contract Type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Position Type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Hours:
0 hours per week

Advert

Relief Towage Deckhand/Cook

Scapa Pier

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£229.17 per day

The amount above includes Distant Islands Allowance

You will be reporting to the Marine Superintendent.

This is a relief position for inclusion on a list of people available for offers of work as and when required.

The purpose of this role is to be part of the team, assist with towage operations and undertake maintenance work on board. Follow the company’s safety and environmental protection policy and the Safety Management System in order to ensure your own personal safety as well as the on board team.

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 requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 4 October 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 5 October 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 19 October 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Ankit Sondhi at ankit.sondhi@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.

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