Marine Officer (Shift Work)

Applications are invited for a full-time position which has become available within the Marine Department.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake the following main duties:

• Provide radio navigational advice and information to vessels, including the operation and monitoring of all electronic surveillance equipment within the Harbour Control office.
• To act as Coxswain / Skipper on any of the company’s marine craft (Subject to qualifications).
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a rota.

Applicants should possess the following basic minimum qualifications and experience:

• RYA Powerboat (advanced) Certificate.
• Boat Masters Certificate, desirable but not essential.
• Commercial maritime background and/or previous port experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent boat handling skills.
• Good knowledge of electronic navigational / chart systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take control of situations effectively, efficiently and calmly.
• Good computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and previous experience of database systems.
• Clean Driving Licence.

Salary on application

Closing Date for Applications: 21 January 2022.