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Job description

To assist with a broad range of day-to-day harbour operations and maintenance activities. The post holder will be required to deputise for the harbour master as and when required.  The person appointed should be capable of working on own initiative and diagnosing and repairing faults as directed. Incumbents will have gained a knowledge of departmental operations and may act as a Team leader or as an assistant to the Harbour Master as and when directed.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all types of work associated with the Council’s Marine operations, including but not limited to: Assisting vessels, Controlling, and managing vehicular traffic movements, Litter picking, routine maintenance, and cleaning of harbour area.
• Collecting appropriate harbour charges both manually and electronically, for use of all harbour facilities, including slipway fees, annual launch permits, visitor’s harbour dues, annual moorings, locked storage etc.
• Assisting the Harbour Master to enforce Harbour Byelaws.
• Dealing directly with Harbour users and members of the public regarding the use of marine and Harbour services and reporting appropriate matters to the Harbour Master.
• Inspecting and servicing Lifebuoys and boxes, together with associated ropes and fittings. Reporting any defects.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• RYA / MCA  Power Boat (commercially endorsed) certificate (or greater).
• Short Range VHF Radio Certificate of Competence.
• Basic Sea Survival Certificate.
• Basic First Aid Certificate.
• Basic Health and Safety Training (such as CSR).
• MCA Level 2 Oil Spill Responder (or equivalent) - If this qualification is not held then the individual must undertake to complete it within 6 months of appointment.
• 2 years’ experience of working within Harbour operations (public facing).
• 2 years’ Experience of working with the Public.
• 2 years’ Experience of manual work.
• Minimum Category B full driving licence with access to a form of transport to meet the requirements of the post.
• Must be prepared to work in potentially unpleasant conditions/carry out potential unpleasant operations e.g., Working in bad weather or dead animal removal.
• Must be prepared to work outside normal hours on occasions.
• Must be willing to work overtime when available (including public or bank holidays) to assist during emergencies and bad weather, including assistance in the recovery of boats or vehicles, etc. when necessary.
• Must be prepared to attend training courses (including practical/exam/tests) as deemed necessary and accept all highlighted responsibilities.
• If MCA Level 2 Oil Spill Responder qualification is not currently held then individual must commit to achieving it within 6 months of appointment.
• A driving assessment by Council will form part of the selection process.
• Appointment will be subject to completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening.

Desirable Skills

• Forklift/Tractor Operators Certificate.
• Licenced to drive with a trailer Category B E

Further Information

Location: Will be required to work across all Council Marine Facilities.