Assistant Harbour Master, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula (3758)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Harbour Master located in Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula. The successful candidate will assist in managing harbour operations, ensuring safety compliance, and providing excellent service at Comhairle Pier facilities. Extensive marine industry knowledge and relevant certifications are essential for this permanent position offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5 years sea service or equivalent marine experience required.
• Essential ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Harbour Master in managing Comhairle’s piers and harbours.
• Maintain safety compliance and good housekeeping practices.

Skills

Knowledge of marine industry

Safety management systems

Microsoft Office

Risk Assessments

Education

STCW 95 II/1 certification

Marine qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council Offices Balivanich Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA

Salary: £37,083 - £40,941 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Advert

Assistant Harbour Master, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula (3758)
37 hours per week, Permanent post
£37,083 to £40,941 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 per annum Distant Islands Allowance

An Assistant Harbour Master is sought in Balivanich to assist the Harbour Master in the delivery of services to users of Comhairle Pier facilities in maintaining a safe working environment through promotion of good housekeeping practices and policies that will ensure compliance with the Ports & Marine Facilities Code (PMSC) and other legislation relevant to Harbour operations. As Assistant Harbour Master you will assist and be involved in the day-to-day management issues of the Comhairle’s piers and harbours.

You must have extensive knowledge of the marine industry including navigation aids and port infrastructure and familiarity with and experience of working with safety management systems.

It is essential you have the ability to use Microsoft Office software, be able to present written information clearly and concisely and be able to complete Risk Assessments.

You must be certified to STCW 95 II/1 and have 5 years sea service OR another equivalent marine qualification with 5 years extensive experience in working within a marine environment.

A Driving Licence is essential for this post.

It is essential you are based within the Uist area as travel will be required between North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.