Ferry Skipper

Ferry Skipper Ballycastle, Northern Ireland

Rathlin Ferry
Full Time Ballycastle, Northern Ireland 38700 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

CLASSIFICATION: BOATMASTER

REPORTING TO: GENERAL MANAGER/MANAGING DIRECTOR

JOB FUNCTION: TO OPERATE VESSEL IN SAFE AND ORGANISED FASHION, TO MANAGE ITS CREW AND TO ENSURE CUSTOMERS SAFETY IS MET AT ALL TIMES

Principal Responsibilities

  • To ensure the vessel meets Company and legal safety standards so our passengers remain safe and enjoy their experience on board.
  • To follow relevant regulations and comply with the requirements of the Company’s Safety Management System.
  • To ensure that your crew follow and comply with these regulations and requirements.
  • To navigate your vessel safely in accordance with the Collision Regulations and local by-laws.
  • To ensure that all required documentation are always completed and looked after.
  • To be responsible for and facilitate onboard safety training for crew members.
  • To manage your vessel’s operations including sailing to a schedule, and crew breaks.
  • To always ensure safe mooring of your vessel and be responsible for the safe embarkation and disembarkation of passengers and crew members.
  • To provide a safety announcement after leaving each landing.
  • To carry out daily and periodic checks of all safety equipment and machinery.
  • To report any deficiencies or issues using the Company’s maintenance request procedure.
  • To check the vessel’s fuel level and if necessary, fuel the vessel before entering it into service.
  • Requirement to work unsocial hours and provide on-call cover.
  • To be responsible for crew training and emergency drills.
  • To ensure the vessel has an adequate supply of fresh water on board prior to commencing service.
  • To ensure the vessel is clean, tidy, and always well presented.
  • All other duties requested by the manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria

  • Applicants should possess as a minimum STCW2010:

- Personal Survival Techniques- Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting- Elementary First Aid

  • ENG1 Medical Certificate (no limitations)
  • Boat Master Tier 1 Level 2.
  • Passenger ship endorsement.
  • Command experience

Desirable Criteria

  • STCW II/3 Master (Near Coastal, 500GT) CoC
  • Valid UK Drivers Licence
  • Experience operating a RoRo ferry
  • A working knowledge of the Rathlin sound area
  • Knowledge of the travel & Tourism industry

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,700.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ballycastle: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Teir 1 Level 2 Boatmaster qualification or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2023
Expected start date: 31/05/2023

Ferry Skipper
Rathlin Ferry

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