Engine Room Watch Rating Eilean Siar
Job description
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Vacancy Ref: 936-SG
Contract: Permanent
Rate of pay: £40,626
Location: Western Isles Fleet
Shift Pattern: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Date advertised: 23 May 2023
Closing date: 06 June 2023
Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited
Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited employs and supplies all sea going staff to CalMac Ferries Limited. There are currently 33 ferries serving 52 ports on 29 routes providing 145,000 sailings per year.
CalMac Ferries Limited is the UK's largest ferry operator in terms of ships and destinations served and one of the largest transport operators in Scotland. It is a multi-award-winning ferry and port operation and ship management specialist providing essential lifeline services and logistical support to island and remote communities.
For more information, please visit our website at www.calmac.co.uk/corporate/about-us.
Benefits of a career with CalMac Ferries Limited
- A rewarding career
- A competitive salary
- Excellent training, development, and career progression
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents
Role Overview
Applications are invited for the seasonal position of Engine Room Watch Rating / Motorman, to sail within the Western Isles Fleet. You will be responsible for assisting the Watch-Keeping Engineer in maintaining an engine room watch, maintaining a port watch when the vessel is in port, bringing any operational problems to the attention of the Duty Engineer and maintaining the engine room and auxiliary machinery spaces in a clean condition.
Functional Responsibilities/Key Tasks
- Assist with ensuring main and auxiliary machinery maintenance is kept up to date in accordance with the maintenance system
- Ensuring that waste and any oil sludge accumulation is disposed of in the correct manner
- Reporting of all technical problems or breakdowns affecting the operation of the vessel
- Assist with ensuring Engine Room and machinery spaces are safe working areas
- Maintaining the machinery space bilges in a clean condition
- Assisting in the preparation of work lists for overhaul periods
- Helping to ensure that machinery spaces and voids are maintained in a clean, tidy and well painted condition
- Any other duties reasonably required by Engineer Officer or the Chief Engineer
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria
- In possession of the following STCW2010 certification
o Personal Survival Techniques
o Elementary First Aid
o PSSR
o Security Awareness
o Crowd Management
o Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
- Engine-room Watch Rating Certificate
- Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate (no limitations)
- Designated Security Duties
- Fast Rescue Boats
- Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity
Desirable Criteria
- MES Certificate
Our People: Values & Behaviours
To navigate the waters, ensuring life thrives wherever we are
PEOPLE FIRST
We lead by example and inspire others to give their best.
We work constructively with colleagues in a 'one team' spirit.
LOCALITY
We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
We are accountable for our actions and performance.
BRAVERY
We demonstrate good judgement and decision making.
We act with integrity in all that we do.
The recruitment Information pack is designed to provide you with as much information as possible, relevant to the role and the recruitment process.
CalMac Ferries Limited is an equal opportunity employer as such our selection processes
are designed to promote equality of opportunity for all.If you have any further queries, please contact HR Services by email at [email protected]
The Selection Process
Application
It is important that you demonstrate on your CV how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined within the Job Description.
Shortlisting
We will evaluate your suitability for the role by assessing your qualifications, skills and experience.
Interview
To ensure you are in the best position to perform to your highest standards during our selection process, make sure you review the competencies outlined in the Job Description and have prepared examples of times you have successfully demonstrated these behaviours in the past.
Data
If you apply for this role and your application is unsuccessful, we will, as part of the Equality Act 2010, retain your application for 1 year after the role is filled and then destroy this.
