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Launch Deckhand
Scapa Pier, Kirkwall
37 hours per week
Permanent
£40,056 - £42,875
£20.75 - £22.22 per hour
The above amounts both include shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Marine Superintendent.
Your working pattern is 3 weeks on shift, 3 weeks off-shift. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to crew the pilot launches and other vessels operated by Marine Services.
A crewman of the pilot launch will primarily carry out instructions given by the coxswain. The launch deckhand will ensure the safety and security of the pilot launch and the safe transfer of the pilots. The post holder will also assist the Coxswain in observing Harbour operating procedures and the Port Management Safety Code.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the 'must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post involves a contractual requirement to:
• work unsocial hours on a rota, click here for Unsocial Hours Information.
This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 15 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 29 June 2026
For a discussion about the role, contact Ankit Sondhi at ankit.sondhi@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873636.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.