Job Posting (expired)

Marine Pilot

Recruiter
Fenland District Council

Posted
10 April 2020

Closes
08 May 2020

Location
Wisbech, UK

Contract Type
Marine Pilot Salary up to £54,412.00 + LGSS Pension scheme + 33 Days Holiday

Joining the Wisbech Port Authority Marine Services team, this exciting opportunity will see you working with the team to further enhance the Port Authorities Statutory service. The role requires the successful candidate to take responsibility for the safe manoeuvring of a variety of commercial vessels along the port limits of Wisbech and Port Sutton Bridge or within the local pilotage district- any time during the night or day complying with all current legislation - being available for immediate call out 24 hrs a day 365 days per year on a rostered basis. Providing highly skilled support to the Harbour Master in organising and regulating the Marine Safety Management system and accompanying systems of work, manage safety meetings, training and exercises and run inspections and enquiries when required into marine accidents and incidents.

You will manage the safe movement of vessels within the harbour limits and ensure documentation and certification is in line with the Port Marine Safety Code. Other duties include tug towing, dredging, bed levelling, buoy laying, maintenance of navigational aids, search and rescue and patrols, towing of leisure craft and hydrographic surveying so a background of working in commercial craft maintenance and repair and sound seagoing experience is essential. Local knowledge of the waters of the Wash is highly desirable. You will be ‘On Call’ for Emergency response when required. Experience on smaller vessels such as tugs/dredgers would be desirable, but not essential as Full Training to Pilot Authorisation will be offered. Ability to work flexibly and unsocial hours including weekends on a rostered basis. This is a small dedicated team where a flexible approach to working is essential.

If you are interested in this post and would like to apply, please complete an application form (please read the guidance notes) and send to the Human Resources team, preferably by email to Recruitment@fenland.gov.uk or post to the HR Team, at Fenland District Council, Room 48, Fenland Hall, County Road, March, PE15 8NQ.

Application forms are available to download from our website, www.fenland.gov.uk or alternatively, please either phone our Customer Services team on 01354 654321 or email Recruitment@fenland.gov.uk We will accept CV’s for this post but they must accompany the application form. For an informal discussion about the role please telephone Jamie Hemming, Harbour Master on 07738709532 or email jhemming@fenland.gov.uk