Maritime Assistant (Penzance Harbour) Penzance, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Maritime Assistant to assist with the running of Penzance Harbour. This is a busy harbour with a varied mix of commercial fishing, passenger boat and leisure activity.
This role, under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Maritime Assistant and Harbour Master, will be responsible for the efficient and effective administration, operation and control of the Harbour, from general maintenance, managing moorings, collection of harbour dues and a point of contact for harbour users.
Because of the seasonal nature of this role the post holder will be required to assist with providing 7-day cover during the summer season and will therefore be required to work weekends from April to the end of September on a rota basis. A maximum of 5 working days each week but with some flexibility to meet the needs to the service. On occasions this role will also need to provide cover for the tidal watches.
The main base will be Penzance Harbour, but during the winter months you may be required to assist with work at any of the municipal ports and harbours within Cornwall.
This is an interesting and varied post, and we are looking for an enthusiastic person who can show a genuine interest in working within a marine environment. You should have some prior experience of working within maritime industry, including marine maintenance, excellent customer care skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please email us at [email protected] with your contact details and one of the Maritime Team will be in touch.
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified, our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
Please view the role profile here, your application will need to demonstrate how you meet the required criteria. Please ensure you answer all of the pre-screening questions in full, within the application form.
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This position will be subject to a criminal record disclosure check.
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We are open to discussion about flexible working.
