Vacancies
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We are looking for people to join our team in Fowey Harbour.
We have a diverse operation and here, no working day is ever the same!
If you have any queries about the positions advertised, please get in touch.
SEASONAL HARBOUR PATROL STAFF
To work under the supervision of Senior Patrol staff to enhance the Harbour safety. This involves providing information and assistance to harbour users and ensuring the implementation of Harbour Byelaws by means of on-the-water patrols as well as ashore on slipways and other Harbour locations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertake on-the-water patrols to reinforce the safety of the Harbour, provide assistance to Harbour users, maintain compliance to Harbour Byelaws, and undertake enforcement actions when required.
- Provide Harbour users with the full range of Harbour services, answer enquiries/complaints, provide information, take payments, and update the customer management database. This includes collection of Harbour dues and visitor fees.
- Monitoring VHF radio and assisting vessels requesting help and information.
- Any other duties requested by the Senior Patrol staff
- You will be required to work weekends and evenings. Although a rota will be provided in advance, there is a requirement to show flexibility in meeting the requirements of the day. In addition, there may be some additional work for cruise ship / event cover.
- You will be expected to conduct yourself in a manner suitable as a representative of the Harbour Master in all dealings with the public, maintaining a helpful, considerate, and polite manner.
About you:
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification and a VHF Radio Licence is required as a minimum.
- A good understanding of recreational boating and Harbour users.
- Strong communication skills with a polite and professional manner.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Seamanship and good boat handling skills.
- Medically fit and healthy.
CV to be sent to:
Mrs Sue Hastings
Office Manager
Fowey Harbour Commissioners
Harbour Office
Albert Quay
Fowey
PL23 1AJ
or email: admin@foweyharbour.co.uk
Part Time CHIEF ENGINEER for TUG – less than 500GT and 3000kW
A vacancy has become available for a part time position working for Fowey Harbour Commissioners as a Chief Engineer. Working on either of their tugs – CANNIS or MORGAWR; these are Voith Tractor Tugs constructed in the early 1980s and have a Lloyds Register Classification of 100A1 Tug: Near Continental Trading Area.
The position is a part time role acting as the Chief Engineer when the tug is required for operational work. You will be part of the tug engineer rota primarily working out of hours, including weekends and bank holidays as required. The tugs’ primary port of operation is Fowey with regular away work in Plymouth and Falmouth.
The successful candidate will need a minimum qualification as a Chief Engineer – less than 500GT and 3000kW; have appropriate STCW certification and be medically fit with an ENG1 medical certificate.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, have good communication skills and able to work in a team environment.
A competitive salary package accompanies the post and will reflect experience.
CV to be sent to:
Mrs Sue Hastings
Office Manager
Fowey Harbour Commissioners
Harbour Office
Albert Quay
Fowey
PL23 1AJ
Tel: 01726 832471
or email: admin@foweyharbour.co.uk
CHIEF ENGINEER for TUG – less than 500GT and 3000kW
A vacancy has become available for a full time, permanent position working for Fowey Harbour Commissioners as a Chief Engineer. Working on either of their tugs – CANNIS or MORGAWR; these are Voith Tractor Tugs constructed in the early 1980s and have a Lloyds Register Classification of 100A1 Tug: Near Continental Trading Area.
The position is a 40-hour working week plus out of hours work, dependant on the tug operating schedule, and will include some weekend working. The tugs’ primary port of operation is Fowey with regular away work in Plymouth and Falmouth.
The successful candidate will need a minimum qualification as a Chief Engineer – less than 500GT and 3000kW; have appropriate STCW certification and be medically fit with an ENG1 medical certificate.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, have good communication skills and able to work in a team environment.
A competitive salary package accompanies the post and will reflect experience.
Pension Scheme
22 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
Life Insurance
Personal Health Cover
CV to be sent to:
Mrs Sue Hastings
Office Manager
Fowey Harbour Commissioners
Harbour Office
Albert Quay
Fowey
PL23 1AJ
Tel: 01726 832471
or email: admin@foweyharbour.co.uk