Job Description

The Port of Cromarty Firth is a Trust Port which exists to improve, safeguard and develop the Cromarty Firth as a Port for the benefit of stakeholders and is a self-financing commercial business.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Deckhand or experienced marine crew to join our team. Reporting to the Marine Crew Manager, the successful candidate will work as a member of the marine crew to optimise our pilotage service and support the delivery of PoCF marine crew objectives. The desirable candidate will hold an RYA Advanced Powerboat License and have experience working on-call/ out of hours. Candidates with less qualifications may be considered; experience working in marine operational environment is essential.

Key responsibilities:

To man, operate and assist maintenance of all PoCF marine crafts Capable of returning the marine craft to safe haven Mooring - to tie up, provide services and let go vessels. To maintain PoCF premises, facilities and equipment (including but not limited to general ground maintenance, painting, litter picking and any other general maintenance duties as required. General marine duties (including but not limited to debris recovery, oil spill response and general launch maintenance) To work on a rota system to meet the needs of the business; supporting training & development of crew members To plan and execute maintenance for craft, equipment, and facilities and to complete marine craft checks Other duties as required from time to time in order to meet the needs of the business
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Desirable Experience & Attribute Requirements:

Experience in similar role RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate First Aid certificate Offshore Sea Survival

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please contact recruitment@pocf.co.uk for more information and submission of your completed application.

Application forms are available on the company website or upon request from our team. CV applications are accepted for this vacancy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Invergordon IV18 0HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/08/2025