At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage ticket sales, ensure safety, and supervise deck operations on the ferry.
- Company: Join Northern Ireland's leading public sector employer with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, flexible shifts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic shift patterns with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital service while gaining valuable customer service experience.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, plus 6 months in a customer-facing role.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
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 candidates 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)
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
Main Responsibilities:
- Ticket sales - This involves the 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 as required when the Shift Manager and Skipper are on other duties or on leave or when two Ferries are running.
Essential Criteria:
- 2 GCSE/GCE passes (at A, B or C) with Maths and English. Proof will be required at the first stage of registration. Without this we cannot take your application forward.
- At least 6 months experience working in a customer facing role, dealing with cash and/or card transactions.
- Relevant experience of working with or on, either seagoing or inland waterway, commercial craft (this could include any or all of the following: passenger, cargo/freight, fishing, workboats or pilot vessels either sailing or motorised vessels).
- Candidate must pass a ML5 Seafarers Medical prior to confirmation of the posting.
Please send your CV via the link or to RecCoBelfast.
STRANGFORD FERRY PURSER X2 in Newtownards employer: The Recruitment Co.
Join Northern Ireland's leading public sector employer as a Ferry Purser in Strangford, where you will enjoy competitive pay rates and a structured shift pattern that promotes work-life balance. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth and development, offering opportunities to enhance your skills while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our passengers. With a commitment to community service and a dynamic team environment, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career path.
