Join to apply for the Harbour Assistant - 37 Hours role at Torbay Council.
Application Deadline: 26 November 2025
Department: Pride in Place
Location: Torbay Council
Compensation:£26,403 - £28,142 / year
Join Torbay Council as a Harbour Assistant and play a vital role in maintaining our beautiful harbour estates. The role will be primarily based at Torquay Harbour, but you may be required to cover Paignton or Brixham at times. Weekend working is on a rota basis and offers enhanced pay.
Under the direction of the Harbour Master and their team, you will assist with day‑to‑day operations and maintenance activities, ensuring our quays and infrastructure are well‑maintained, clean, and safe. You will provide a professional and efficient service to customers, visitors, and the public.
Key Duties
* Assist with vessel arrivals and departures.
* Collect harbour charges.
* Manage traffic and parking.
* Maintain communication with stakeholders.
* Enforce Harbour Bye‑laws.
For an informal chat please contact George ORourke on 01803 208282 or georgeorourke@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 5th December 2025.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Our adverts do sometimes close early – if you’re keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills (Essential)
* A high level of customer care with proven experience.
* Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
* Ability to attend the harbour within 30 minutes, outside normal working hours, in an emergency situation.
* Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with people of all ages and backgrounds.
* Ability to deal with conflict situations with tact and diplomacy when required.
* Fluency and confidence in English.
Knowledge (Essential)
* Understanding of small boats and basics ship requirements, including the practices of good seamanship.
* Basic knowledge of PC/IT systems.
Experience & Qualifications (Essential)
* Educated to GCSE O Level standard or equivalent.
* Maritime Certification (RYA Powerboat Level 2 / MCA Boatmaster).
* Short Range VHF Radio Certificate of Competence.
* Previous maritime experience.
* Full Driving Licence.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration
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Full job description available at https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/harbour-assistant/
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