Marine Pilot (2 Year Fixed-Term Contract) - Closing 28th February 2025
Salary during training £44,711
Salary up to £57,418 Once authorised
- Car allowance £5,412. Once authorised
- LGSS Pension scheme
- 26 Days Holiday + Bank holidays
The Wisbech Port Authority team at Fenland District Council are looking for a Marine Pilot to undertake pilotage to our two Ports at Wisbech and Port Sutton Bridge.
The role requires the successful candidate to take responsibility for the safe pilotage 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, once trained, on a rostered basis.
As well as pilotage, you will be required to provide support to the Harbour Master and the operations of the Marine Services team in supporting the review and safe implementation of the Port Authority's Marine Safety Management system and accompanying systems of work. 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 leveling, buoy laying, maintenance of navigational aids, search and rescue, 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.
An ability to work flexibly and during unsocial hours particularly around spring tides including weekends is essential. This is a small, dedicated team where a flexible approach to working to achieve our objectives is important.
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 this page 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 Simon Cott, Assistant Harbour Master on 01945 588059 or email scott@fenland.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th February 2025
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