Dock Master

Our specialist shipping solutions client is recruiting for a Dock Master to join their team, supporting 5 of their dry docks in various locations (Aberdeen, Leith, Greenock, Troon, and Grangemouth). As Dock Master you will initially report directly to the Site Operations Manager.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Extensive experience in dry docking, slipping, or Syncrolift operations.
• Must be willing to travel to the Company’s other facilities to carry out similar work.
• Have good written and spoken English.
• Be able to work in a busy and challenging ship repair yard / dry dock environment.
• Be flexible with hours of work with weekday and weekend working aligned to role level and remit.
• Hold a UK drivers’ licence.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Expertly manage and coordinate all vessel docking/undocking operations at all 5x dry dock locations.
• Reviewing vessel plans.
• Liaise with naval architects.
• Lead all aspects of the dry docking activity and effectively coordinating the docking teams; and manage dry dock assets and equipment.
• Demonstrate a high commitment to Health and Safety on all sites (including the client sites).
• Be the company’s responsible person for all aspects of the dry dock usage.
• Study vessel docking plans and set out dock blocks in preparation of vessel docking.
• Meet with vessel master and crew to ensure they understand the requirements for their vessel docking.
• Control and direct the team assigned to docking any vessel so that the work is carried out correctly and safely.
• Ensure that all vessels are correctly secured and shored in a professional and safe manner.
• Ensure that the structure of the dry dock, its associated pumping systems, and the dock blocks and shores are maintained.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive salary, and benefits package including:

• Car allowance.
• Private Medical with additional dental and optical benefits.
• Company pension.
• Company life assurance.
• Company Income Protection.
• Gym discount.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• 29 days holiday per year plus an additional 5 local/public holidays.