Harbour Foreperson 1. JOB DETAILS Responsible to: Harbour Master Responsible for: All other team members Working hours: 40 hours per week In order to suit harbour duties, hours of work will include the ability to work on a shift basis between the following hours: Monday to Friday: 06:00hrs and 21:00hrs Saturday: 08:00hrs and 12:00hrs (operated on a rota system) N.B. When working on a Saturday morning you shall be entitled to 4 hours time off in lieu during the week, by arrangement with the Harbour Master. Exact hours will be agreed with the Harbour Master, but typically, your working week will consist of: - 5 days x 8 hours (Mon Fri) OR - 4 days x 8 hours plus 1day x 4 hours Mon Fri plus 4 hours Sat morning - In addition, Ice Plant on call duties (rota basis) on Sunday A flexible approach to working hours is a fundamental feature of your employment including an ability to work overtime, if required, at short notice at any time during the week or weekend. You will also, on a rota basis, hold and answer the harbour phone in case of urgent calls. You will be required to record your hours of working on an automatic time recording system. Location: Primarily based at Kilkeel harbour but will occasionally be required to undertake work in other locations. Wages: £534.40 per week gross before allowances and occasional overtime Essential Qualifications and Experience: Special circumstances: Some duties may involve travel in and working from, a harbour workboat. 2. JOB SUMMARY To undertake all the varied harbour duties as directed by the Harbour Master and to provide support during normal day to day activities To pro-actively assist the Harbour Master and deputise for them in their absence to ensure that all required duties to be delivered by the team are undertaken safely and effectively to the satisfaction of the Harbour Master To adhere to NIFHA policies on Marine Safety and Health & Safety and to follow codes of safe practice. To adhere to NIFHAs Bye-Laws and to assist the Harbour Master with the enforcement of the Bye-Laws and Codes of Practice and to ensure that all dues are paid. 3. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES General The job is varied by nature therefore a flexible approach is required. The post holder will undertake any reasonable duties as required by the Harbour Master that are within the competence of the post holder and conducive to the effective delivery of the role. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL Qualifications/ Attainments GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent or higher Relevant Experience Experience of operating and maintaining mechanical plant/facilities e.g. compressors, winches Experience of cleaning and maintaining property (buildings, roads etc.) Team working experience Abilities Proven ability to organise and lead a small team in the workplace Able to communicate clearly both in oral and written formats and to follow instructions Ability to keep basic written records, solve routine problems and to work on own initiative with minimum of supervision Ability to deputise effectively for the Harbour Master in his absence and to support him in the day to day running of the harbour Personal Qualities Honest and dependable person who is willing to undertake the direction of a small team completing a diverse range of daily tasks Good health and physically fit for outdoor work in all weather conditions A self-motivated individual who will adopt a customer focused approach and have a good relationship with people Willing to undergo relevant training and learn new skills Personal Circumstances Flexible approach to working hours Ability to provide on call cover and to work additional hours at short notice during the week or weekends A full current driving licence which is valid in the UK. Access to a form of transport (appropriately maintained and insured) to enable requirements of the post to be met To apply, please click in the apply button before: 12 noon Thursday 19 March 2026 Interviews are expected to take place w/c 30 March 2026