Why not climb on board …. and start a great new career on Windermere Ferry? We are now recruiting for a Ferry Captain to join us and be a part of Cumbrian history. This is an exciting opportunity for committed and hardworking people to support us in delivering the highest standard of customer service on The Ferry, known locally as “The Mallard”, which runs between Bowness and Hawkshead. All staff will be provided with training and be joining the wider Highways Operations team maintaining the Cumbrian Road network. Who we are looking for… The ideal candidate we are looking for will have experience working on a passenger ferry/vessel, knowledge of man-overboard techniques and sailing/boat knowledge. This is a role where you will interact with our customers, and we are we are looking for people who are strong communicators, and who have knowledge of health & safety procedures, risk assessments and can implement risk management. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile To apply please click the Apply Now link below.