Purser/Boatmaster, Corran Ferry, Fort William - HGH21303
| Company: | Highland Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,817 to £47,593 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lochaber, PH33 7AA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Description
Post Title: Purser/Boatmaster
Location: Corran Ferry, Fort William
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: HC0337 (Purser) £41,817 - £42,972 p.a.
HC0437 (Purser Boatmaster) £43,476 - £47,593 p.a.
Actual salary after consolidation for shift pattern is approximately £41,800 to £47,500 per year
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Contact
Person:
Richard Porteous Tel: 07979 706515 or Email: richard.porteous@highland.gov.uk
The Corran Ferry shift pattern is 5-days-on/5-days-off, 06:00 am - 10.00 pm, with 3x 1-hour breaks during the shift.
Job
Purpose:
The safe operation of the vessel ensuring safety of passengers, crew and protection of the environment
To act as Purser/Deckhand, Engine Watcher and Relief Skipper as required by work pattern
Please
APPLY
ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) or email:
Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.
Please find the Job Description below.
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
A
valid Boat Master’s Licence Grade II,
candidates without this will also be considered.
Corran Ferry crew appointments include essential competence training and career progression, including to Skipper, for suitable persons
.
Must be able to carry out relief duties for engineer/skipper
Be fit and capable to undertake manual work associated with the post
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