Advert
Relief Ferries Assistant Pier Worker
Longhope
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.07 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
You will be reporting to the Ferry Services Manager.
The purpose of this role is to assist with loading and unloading ferries.
The post requires handling of ships ropes and gangways (as required) during berthing/unberthing operations. Also there would be the possibility of a requirement to be on out of hours call out, when vessel is called upon for Ambulance / Fire Service to aid a situation in the community.
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.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 April 2026
For a discussion about the role, contact Eddie Barclay, Ferry Services Manager eddie.barclay@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 872044.
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process .