Various vessel vacancies at Shetland Islands Council

Details:

Mate – Yell Based Vessels
£42,784.02 – £44,079.04 per annum
Salary shown is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance, Unsocial Allowance and Contracted Overtime Payment On-line Ref No: SIC07615

This post is based on any Yell Based Vessel.
The duties and responsibilities of the Mate shall include:

• The carrying out of watchkeeping duties to the requirements of the Master;
• The regular testing of critical navigational systems and stand-by systems and the recording of such tests;
• The safe loading and discharging of cargo, passengers, stores, fresh water, sewage and ballast water, ensuring appropriate capacity consistent with safe legal and efficient operations.

Deckhand – Yell Based Vessels (3 posts)
£39,235.66 – £40,686.08 per annum inclusive
Salary shown is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance, Unsocial Allowance and Contracted Overtime Payment On-line Ref No: SIC07616

This post is based on any Yell Based Vessel.
The Deckhand is the seaman on board the vessel who performs the day-to-day seafaring duties on board. The Deckhand is under the command of the Master and reports to the Mate or Engineer.
The main duties of the Deckhand are:

• Moors and un-moors the vessel effectively and safely, operates windlass, capstan, shore-ramps and bow visors;
• Keeps lookout on passage during daylight hours or darkness as required by the Master or Mate and assists the bridge team in the performance of their duties with particular regard to the prevention of collision, safety of navigation, avoidance of pollution, and alertness to the safety and welfare of passengers when carried;
• Operates watertight closing arrangements and cooperates in emergency teams;
• Operates and maintains fire-fighting devices and life-saving equipment. Musters and disembarks passengers;
• Assists in all safety functions including the securing of vehicles, cargo, and mail as required, the sounding of tanks and spaces and all like tasks that sustain or contribute to the safety and integrity of the passengers, crew and vessel.

Engineer – MV Bigga
£47,684.69 – £49,554.07 per annum inclusive Salary shown is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance, Contracted Overtime and Unsocial Allowance
On-line Ref No: SIC07391

This post is based on MV Bigga, Gutcher.
Under the direction of the Master or person(s) authorised by the Master, the Ferry Engineer will perform the following engineering shipboard tasks singularly or with other crew:

• Ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery;
• Keeping the Master of the vessel fully informed as to the condition and state of readiness of all machinery, electrical and propulsion equipment on board, especially where it may affect the safe and scheduled operation;
• Ensuring that the vessel’s equipment, machinery and electrical systems are maintained in good working order;
• Ensuring that the vessel’s machinery spaces are kept in a clean and safe condition;
• The regular testing of machinery systems and the recording of such tests on form CHK2a (CHK2b on Daggri and Dagalien);
• Operate, to Master’s orders, on a manual basis, main or auxiliary engine system(s) in the event of an automation or instrument failure until the vessel is anchored, moored or otherwise brought to safety for the passengers, crew and ship.

Mate – MV Bigga
£42,881.46 – £44,179.63 per annum
Salary shown is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance, Contracted Overtime and Unsocial Allowance
On-line Ref No: SIC07392

This post is based on MV Bigga, Gutcher
The duties and responsibilities of the Mate shall include:

• The carrying out of watchkeeping duties to the requirements of the Master;
• The regular testing of critical navigational systems and stand-by systems and the recording of such tests;
• The safe loading and discharging of cargo, passengers, stores, fresh water, sewage and ballast water, ensuring appropriate capacity consistent with safe legal and efficient operations.

Deckhand – MV Bigga
£39,324.47 – £40,778.42 per annum inclusive Salary shown is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance, Unsocial Allowance and Contracted Overtime Payment On-line Ref No: SIC07617

This post is based on MV Bigga, Gutcher.
The Deckhand is the seaman on board the vessel who performs the day-to-day seafaring duties on board. The Deckhand is under the command of the Master and reports to the Mate or Engineer.
The main duties of the Deckhand are:

• Moors and un-moors the vessel effectively and safely; operates windlass, capstan, shore-ramps & bow visors;
• Keeps lookout on passage during daylight hours or darkness as required by the Master or Mate and assists the bridge team in the performance of their duties with particular regard to the prevention of collision, safety of navigation, avoidance of pollution, and alertness to the safety and welfare of passengers when carried;
• Operates watertight closing arrangements and cooperates in emergency teams;
• Operates and maintains fire-fighting devices and life-saving equipment. Musters and disembarks passengers;
• Assists in all safety functions including the securing of vehicles, cargo, and mail as required, the sounding of tanks & spaces, and all like tasks that sustain or contribute to the safety and integrity of the passengers, crew, and vessel.

Closing date for all posts: Friday 15th November 2024
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All posts include Distant Island Allowance of £2,742 per annum (Pro rata). We promote equality and diversity and encourage remote and flexible working. For more information about living and working in Shetland visit www.shetland.org

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