Salary
£13.92 - £14.59 per hour
Expires
23/09/2026
Company
North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council is recruiting for a Bridge Operator to join the team delivering their vital service in Whitby Harbour, to support us on an ad hoc basis.
Location
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Job Type
Part Time
About The Bridge
Whitby Harbour Swing Bridge is a central and crucial part of Whitby's transport links whether it be by river or by road. The current swing bridge was built in 1908. It links the upper and lower harbour areas and the east and west sides of the town. The bridge spans 75ft and each section can be operated independently swinging horizontally. Its iconic operation draws visitors and allows Whitby port to remain functional.
The Role
The bridge is manned for two hours either side of high water. While on duty the bridge operatives maintain a listening watch on VHF channels 11 and 16.
The first opening will be as soon as practical two hours before high water. The final opening will be 10 minutes prior to two hours after high water.
The Harbour Authority's Bridge Operators are on hand to open and close the bridge for river traffic two hours either side of high tide, all year round.
The role has a three-week rota which allows for variety and rotation of weekend working, with additional payments for night and weekend work.
What You Can Bring
This role requires some customer facing elements so experience of working with the general public and answering queries will be highly beneficial. In addition, we are ideally looking for candidates who have;
- Experience of maritime operations either on a professional or leisure basis
- Previous experience of general maintenance and cleaning duties
- Boating handling knowledge and skills
- A sound knowledge of Whitby harbour and of the Whitby area in general
What We Offer
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier:
- As a casual worker, holiday pay is automatically included in your monthly pay, alongside payment for the hours you work
- Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice, employee cash back and discounts schemes
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Contact
For additional information, or an informal chat about the role please contact the Harbour Office in Whitby on 01947 602354, or email James Buck (james.buck@northyorks.gov.uk)
Key Dates
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Interview Dates: TBC
Venue for Interview: Whitby Harbour Office
Key Documents
Job Description
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Company: North Yorkshire Council
Salary: £13.92 - £14.59 per hour
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Sector: Highways
Sector: Bridges
Job Role: Operative
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