Mate MV Bigga - SIC08903
| Company: | Shetland Islands Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,095.48 - £49,497.57 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Shetland Islands, ZE2 9QR |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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The duties and responsibilities of the Mate shall include;
- The carrying out of watchkeeping duties (as detailed in section 2.05 of the Safety Management Manual) to the requirements of the Master;
- The regular testing of critical navigational systems and stand-by systems and the recording of such tests;
- Ensuring proper stability, trim and draft conditions at all times;
- The safe loading & discharging of cargo, passengers, stores, fresh water, sewage and ballast water, ensuring appropriate capacity consistent with safe, legal and efficient operations;
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Please follow the link(s) below for further information -
www.shetland.gov.uk
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is H
- Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata), contracted overtime and unsocial allowance
- Permanent Full Time post for 42.0 Hours per Week , (37 hours and 5 hours contracted overtime), 52.18 weeks per year
- A relocation package does not apply to this post
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
- You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
- We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at MV Bigga
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Sheena Summers, 01595 744 208, sheena.summers@shetland.gov.uk
If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032
.
Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
Find out more about:
Living and working in Shetland
:
here
The Shetland Islands Council:
here
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