Marine Pilot – Port of Cromarty Firth

UK Harbour Masters’ Association; Invergordon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Marine Pilot to ensure the safe navigation of vessels in the Cromarty Firth. This role involves training for a Class 1 unrestricted license and providing expert guidance to clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ship handling, emergency response training, and a solid understanding of safety regulations. This position offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, pension, and optional private healthcare, along with opportunities for professional development. Join a dedicated team committed to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in marine operations.

Benefits

Private healthcare (optional)

Free on-site parking

Development plan

Cycle2work scheme

Corporate discount at local wellbeing/leisure facilities

Support for volunteering and CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with various vessel types and propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory responsibilities for pilotage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe piloting of vessels within the Cromarty Firth.
• Conduct passage planning and maintain records as required by regulations.
• Assist with emergency operations and other duties as needed.

Skills

Ship handling

Emergency response training

Teamwork

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

STCW II/2 Certificate of Competency

Valid ENG1 Medical

Bridge Resource Management Training

Tools

Management systems

CRM

SharePoint

Job description

The Port of Cromarty Firth is a Trust Port which exists to improve, safeguard and develop the Cromarty Firth as a Port for the benefit of stakeholders and is a self-financing commercial business.

We are looking for an experienced Marine Pilot to join our team. Based in Invergordon, Scotland, the successful candidate will be responsible for safe pilotage of vessels and structures for the Cromarty Firth Pilotage District. You will train to achieve a Class 1 unrestricted licence, and provide expert knowledge to clients, colleagues & support emergency response.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role, experience in ship handling on a variety of vessel types, with various vessel propulsion and manoeuvring systems and knowledge of safety and regulatory responsibilities for pilotage.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe piloting of vessels and structures into, out of and between locations within the Cromarty Firth, as required by the Pilotage Act 1987 and local pilotage directions.
• Responsible for the safe and timely berthing and departure of vessels and structures.
• Responsible for passage planning in conjunction with the Master.
• Responsible for record keeping as required by the Port for the arrival, departure, shifting or piloting of vessels and to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Port Marine Safety Code.
• Responsible for the written reporting of all collisions, groundings, near misses and incidents.
• Responsible for reporting any navigational or equipment defects.
• Assist with planning the safe and expeditious berthing or departure of vessels.
• Assist with emergency operations in the Port.
• Other duties as required from time to time in order to meet the needs of the business.

Desirable Experience & Attribute Requirements:

• STCW II/2 (Masters unlimited) Certificate of Competency – applicants with STCW OOW qualification may be considered based on relevant experience.
• Valid ENG1 Medical (or equivalent).
• Bridge Resource Management Training.
• Proven team player, being flexible and adaptable, and having drive & ambition.
• Emergency Response trained.
• Knowledge of management systems/CRM/SharePoint.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including salary, pension, enhanced overtime payment, private healthcare (optional), free on-site parking, development plan, cycle2work scheme, corporate discount at local wellbeing/leisure facilities & support volunteering and CPD.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please contact [e-mail] to submit your completed application including a CV and Cover Letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Closing date: close of business, 7th May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early.