At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage ticket sales and ensure passenger safety on the ferry.
- Company: Join Northern Ireland's leading public sector employer.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates with additional earnings for unsocial hours.
- Other info: Flexible shift patterns and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital service while gaining valuable customer service experience.
- Qualifications: 2 GCSEs in Maths and English, plus 6 months in a customer-facing role.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our client, based in Strangford as a Ferry Purser. Our client is Northern Ireland's Leading Public Sector Employer. Successful candidate will start once vetting has been completed.
Pay Rate: £15.30 basic, £17.93 unsocial, £24.65 Sat, £26.90 Sun
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours on a week shift rota (6-week shift pattern of Two lates, followed by two early then 2 days off)
Shift Details
- Early Shift: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:15, Saturday 07:30 - 15:45, Sunday 07:25 - 15:15
- Late Shift: Monday to Friday 14:50 - 23:30, Saturday 15:20 - Midnight, Sunday 14:50 - 23:30
Responsibilities:
- Ticket sales – sale of tickets, ensuring the safety of colleagues and the public, and assisting with the loading, de-berthing, mooring and passenger control when required.
- Deck supervision – supervising the deck when the Shift Manager and Skipper are on other duties or leave, or when two Ferries are running.
Essential Criteria:
- 2 GCSE/GCE passes (at A, B or C) with Maths and English. Proof required at the first stage of registration; without this, application cannot be processed.
- At least 6 months experience working in a customer-facing role, dealing with cash and/or card transactions.
- Relevant experience on seagoing or inland waterway commercial craft, including passenger, cargo/freight, fishing, workboats or pilot vessels (sailing or motorised).
- Candidate must pass an ML5 Seafarers Medical prior to confirmation of the posting.
We think you need these skills to ace STRANGFORD FERRY PURSER X2
Customer Service Skills
Cash Handling
Ticket Sales
Deck Supervision
Safety Awareness
Communication Skills
Teamwork
