Towage Mate

Job Description

Towage Mate
Scapa Pier
56 hours per week
Permanent

£51,673 - £55,149 per year

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Marine Superintendent.

We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

Your work will include undertaking maintenance work on board to maintain safe and efficient shipboard operations in accordance with the Safety Management System.

A knowledge of tugs and towing is essential, as well as extensive experience in mooring and shipboard operations. Ship-handling experience and confidence when manoeuvring close to the shore is important.

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 7 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 8 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 22 June 2026.

For a discussion about the role and required must have certificates, 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.

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