Mate - Outer North Isles Services (FER2542)
- Location:
- Orkney Ferries, Shore Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LG
- Salary:
- £55,105 - £58,242 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 42 hours per week
A vacancy has arisen for a Mate on our Outer North Isle Services, however you will be required to cover on other routes as required. The Rota for this is 2 weeks on/2 weeks off plus an additional 4 weeks annual leave per complete year served (average of 42 hours per week).
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced officers to fill this post.
Applicants must hold as minimum:
- Minimum entry requirement, STCW Reg. II/2 Chief mate near coastal less than 3000 GT Consideration will be given to candidates with a higher qualification.
- GMDSS GOC.
- Valid ENG1.
- Updated STCW Personal Survival Techniques.
- Updated STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Advanced.
- Updated STCW Advanced Fire Fighting.
- Updated STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
- Updated STCW Medical first aid.
Ideally candidates should also hold the following, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
- STCW Crowd Management.
- STCW Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity.
- STCW Crisis Management and Human Behaviour.
The successful candidate will be required to adhere to the company’s policies, including the Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes provision for random testing without cause.
Salary: £52,109 to £55,246 pa plus DIA £2,997 subject to qualifications and experience.
The Company operates a contributory pension scheme currently at 15% and a sick pay scheme.
Accommodation can be provided onboard.
For further details please contact recruitment@orkneyferries.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 07 December 2025