Overview
Service: Roads & Infrastructure Services
Closing date: 29th September 2025
We are looking to recruit a second person, crew/deckhand to join our team working on the Jura ferry that runs between Port Askaig, Islay, and Feolin, Jura. Let us tell you about why this could be a great move for you.
About the role
The Islay-Jura ferry connects two of our most loved islands, plays a huge role in the islands\' economies and supports community life. Your role is therefore vitally important.
You will work an average of 41.5 hours per week (including 4.5 hours contracted overtime) over a two-week rotating shift pattern; seven days on and seven days off. We will also expect you to take part in the out-of-hours bookable sailings and call out rota to support emergency services.
Candidate profile
Ideally, you will come from a marine background and will be used to working with members of the public and handling cash.
We look for candidates to have the following certificates or demonstrate they have applied for and enrolled for the certificate courses:
* Seafarer medical report form ML5 and ML5 certificate (MSF 4112)
* Basic Sea Survival (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-1)
* Fire Fighting & Prevention (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-2)
* Elementary First Aid (STCW Code - Table A -VI/1-3)
* Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR) (STCW Code - Table A-VI/1-4)
* Selected candidate not in possession of ML5 certificate will have to apply for and obtain certificate as it is an essential requirement for the post.
We want to encourage our staff to develop their careers, and we will offer training to personnel showing willingness to advance, leading to Tier 2 Level 2 Boat Master Licence issued by Maritime Coastguard Agency.
We don\'t have living accommodation on board for crew on this vessel, and so the successful applicant will be required find accommodation on shore.
Benefits and culture
Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible. Join us to make a difference.
Applicants should note that
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy.
This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is Robert Paton, Technical Officer, 07741 036246.
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.
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