Ferry Operative - 2nd person - Jura Ferry - ARB18475

We are looking to recruit a second person, crew/deckhand to join our team working on the Jura ferry that runs between Port Askaig, Islay and Feolin, Jura. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, where people want to live, work and do business. We are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture.

Your role is therefore vitally important. You will work an average of 41.5 hours per week (including 4.5 hours contracted overtime) over a two-week rotating shift pattern; seven days on and seven days off. We will also expect you to take part in the out-of-hours bookable sailings and call out rota to support emergency services.

Ideally, you will come from a marine background and will be used to working with members of the public and handling cash. We look for candidates to have the following certificates or demonstrate they have applied for and enrolled for the certificate courses:

• Seafarer medical report form ML5 and ML5 certificate (MSF 4112)
• Basic Sea Survival (STCW Code – Table A-VI/1-1)
• Fire Fighting & Prevention (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-2)
• Elementary First Aid (STCW Code – Table A –VI/1-3)
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR) (STCW Code - Table A-I/1-)

Selected candidates not in possession of the ML5 certificate will have to apply for and obtain the certificate as it is an essential requirement for the post. We want to encourage our staff to develop their careers, and we will offer training to personnel showing willingness to advance, leading to Tier 2 Level 2 Boat Master Licence issued by Maritime Coastguard Agency.

We don’t have living accommodation on board for crew on this vessel, and so the successful applicant will be required to find accommodation on shore (Islay). We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Applicants should note that this post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.