Job Description

Salary

46,771

Contractual hours

42

Basis

Full time

Package

o A rewarding career
o A competitive salary
o Excellent training, development, and career progression
o 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
o Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents
o Industry leading pension

Date posted

19/01/2026

Job reference

REC000101195

Deck Purser (Seaman Purser) - Sound of Harris

Summer Seasonal FTC contract from March to October

Role Overview

Assist with the effective operation of the vessel by providing operational support to the Skipper.



Provide specific operational support to mooring and vehicle deck operations as well as deck

maintenance activities.



Maintain revenue protection by ensuring all passengers have appropriate tickets for their journey.

Principle Accountabilities

Assist with mooring operations, handling ropes and operating deck machinery as required


Conduct vehicle deck operations as required


Maintain an accurate passenger count is maintained and ensure that numbers remain within the vessel' passenger certificate limit


Operating a portable ticket machine, issuing passenger tickets and collecting revenue


Depositing takings in the approved manner


Carry out general planned maintenance routines as directed by the Skipper


Duties as required by muster list in an emergency, including drills and emergencies


Assist with directing passengers off the vehicle decks to the passenger areas, including directing or assisting mobility impaired passengers to and from the passenger cabin


Conduct bridge watch keeping duties and/or vehicle deck checks on passage as required by the Skipper

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Applicants should possess as a minimum STCW 2010 basic elements: (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities)


ENG1 (No restrictions) Must be local and able to commute

Additional essential training:

CalMac requires successful applicants to hold certain certification specific to our fleet. These must be completed after accepting a job offer and prior to joining any vessel. Whilst the following training is not mandatory to apply for this role, it will be advantageous:

STCW Crowd Management

Desirable

Efficient Deck Hand Certificate


Effective communication skills and smart in appearance.


Small vessel experience.


Be safety focused and familiar with Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP), permit to work and risk assessment processes within the company.


* Be customer focused and have a clear understanding of the customer interface and have a proactive approach to customer care.