Ferry Skipper

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