Senior Harbour Assistant - DGA13784

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

LGPS discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Money Matters guidance

Wellbeing Champions

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council invites applications for a Senior Harbour Assistant (Fixed Term) based in Stranraer. The role covers Stranraer, Port William, Isle of Whithorn and Garlieston harbours, with a Band 7 salary of £33,621–£35,853 and a fixed term of up to 12 months.

You will supervise harbour operations, minor maintenance, berth bookings and vessel movements, while developing skills towards a Harbour Masters Diploma. A driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in boat handling is essential.
• Knowledge of harbours and marina operations incl. Port Marine Safety Code desirable.
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Driving licence is required for council vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of harbours and equipment in line with legislation.
• Supervise minor maintenance works within harbours and navigable channels.
• Assist with berth management, bookings and payment collection.
• Manage and supervise craning and movement of vessels between water and shore storage areas.
• Engage with the public, operators and staff; liaison with contractors; be prepared to work outside normal hours.

Skills

Boat handling experience

Harbours/marina operations knowledge

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word

Driving licence

Tools

Crane operator certificate

Job description

Job Description

Senior Harbour Assistant (19/1119) (Fixed Term)

Stranraer

Band 7 £33,621 - £35,853

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Harbour Assistant to be an integral part of the Harbours Team, supporting harbour users at Stranraer, Port William, Isle of Whithorn and Garlieston Harbours.

This post is fixed term for up to 1 year.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the harbours and equipment in compliance with the appropriate legislation.

To supervise minor maintenance works within the harbours and navigable channels.

To assist with the administration of berth management, bookings and payment collection.

To manage and supervise the craning and movement of vessels between the water and shore storage areas.

Suitable candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and a certain level of basic Microsoft computing applications knowledge is required, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word. Training support will be available for computer use.

Experience in boat handling is essential, while knowledge of harbours and marina operations including the Port Marine Safety Code is desirable. If not already held, obtaining a commercially endorsed boat handling certificate and a crane operators certificate will be supported but essential to retaining the position.

Developmental opportunity to obtain a Harbour Masters Diploma and the potential for future promotion, will also be provided.

Good communication will help you engage with members of the public, commercial operators, boat owners and other staff to keep the harbours activity, billing, infrastructure and defect reports accurate. Liaison with contactors will also be required. A driving licence is required for the use of council vehicles to conduct site visits.

The work is occasionally tide dependent with the requirement to work outside of normal office hours.

Candidates will need to be prepared to work in poor weather. Full PPE will be provided.

This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.

Requirements

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Regional Harbour Master

Paul Jennings

07500 101435

[e-mail]