ROPE PERSON

Pentland Ferries; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Pentland Ferries are seeking candidates for the Rope Person at Gills Bay ferry terminal. Shifts are two hours long and scheduled around ferry arrivals and departures, three times per day, with flexibility.

The role focuses on safety, mooring operations, berthing assistance, and contributing to oil pollution response. The successful candidate should have a reasonable fitness level; driving licence and own transport are advantageous, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Reasonable level of fitness to perform duties.
• Driving licence and access to own transport preferred.
• Willingness to participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mooring equipment for vessels’ arrival.
• Assist vessels during berthing and departure.
• Maintain site tidy and safe per policies.
• Take part in Oil Pollution Plan exercises.
• Support Harbour Master and emergency response teams.
• Uphold confidentiality and security policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mooring ops

Team player

Confidentiality

Health & safety

Job description

Pentland Ferries are currently seeking suitable candidates for the position of Rope Person at Gills Bay ferry terminal. Shifts are two hours long and are based around ferry arrival and departure times, 3 times per day. The number and frequency of these shifts covered by a single individual can be flexible, dependant on availability.

The basic requirements of the position are:

• Complying with the requirements of the Company Safety Management System.
• Preparing mooring equipment for vessels’ arrival.
• Assisting vessels when berthing and departing.
• Being an effective member of the Gills Bay Oil Pollution Team.
• Assisting the Harbour Master to ensure the site is kept in a tidy and safe state.
• Taking part in regular exercises in accordance with the Oil Pollution Plan.
• Assisting the Shore Based Emergency Response Team if required.
• Maintaining security awareness in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Practising the highest level of confidentiality.
• Complying with the requirements of the Company Safety Management System.
• Having an acute awareness of health and safety responsibilities and complying at all times with the practices and procedures outlined in related Company policies.
• Adhering to and complying with all Pentland Ferries policies and procedures.
• Behaving courteously and politely with colleagues, customers and anyone else encountered during day-to-day working duties.
• Fulfilling any other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by the line manager.

The ideal candidate would be expected to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to allow them to carry out their duties effectively.

In addition, due to the shift pattern of this position, it would suit someone with a driving licence and access to their own transport.

Any required training can be provided to the successful candidate.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 6th September.