Jobs
Harbour Operative
Salary
£25,614 - £26,847 Per annum
Expires
24/09/2026
Company
North Yorkshire Council
Location
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Job Type
Full Time
We’re looking for a Harbour Operative to join our Harbour services providing our vital service to residents and visitors throughout the season.
Our Service
Whitby Harbour offers maritime related services to the commercial, fishing and leisure sectors. Staffed by a 24/7 team, the harbours team deal with all matters including safety, vessel traffic management, maintenance, security and emergency response.
The Role
As our Harbour Operative, you will play a key role in promoting the harbour to both visiting and local vessels.
You will be responsible for:
- Maintenance and safety checks on the harbour
- Taking payments and issuing security access fobs & electric tokens to owners as necessary
- Undertake general harbour maintenance including painting, minor repairs and ensuring cleanliness of the associated facilities and maintaining a safe working harbour environment
- Safely receive visiting leisure vessels and allocation of appropriate berths, collecting dues and dealing with general enquiries, providing appropriate advice.
- Act as a relief watchkeeper covering the watchkeeping staff over holidays and absences as required.
We are looking for someone who knows Whitby Harbour, enjoys dealing with people and promoting what the harbour has to offer, and has experience in many kinds of manual labour, and of safe working practices.
Key Documents
Job description
Total Rewards Brochure
Key Dates
Closing Date: 24 th September 2026
Interview Date: W/c 28 th September 2026
Venue for Interview: Whitby Harbour Office
Company: North Yorkshire Council
Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 Per annum
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Sector: Public and Third sector
Job Role: Operative
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