Deckhand MV Bigga - SIC07617
- £39,324.47 to £40,778.42 per annum
- G
- Full Time
- Contact: Please see description
- Reference: SIC07617
- Posted October, 31, 2024 7:05 AM
Advertisement Details 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 ...
Advertisement Details
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 & 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;
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
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Additional Information
- The grade of this post is G
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata), unsocial allowance and contracted overtime.
- Permanent Full Time post for 42.0 Hours per Week (37 hours and 5.78 hours contracted overtime), 52.18 weeks per year
- A relocation package does not apply to this post
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
- You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
- We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based on MV Bigga, Gutcher
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Sheena Summers, Team Leader - 01595 744208 - sheena.summers@shetland.gov.uk
Sheena Summers, Team Leader - 01595 744208 - sheena.summers@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
Find out more about:
Living and working in Shetland: here
The Shetland Islands Council: here
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