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Steamship Group

Key dates

Closing date: 30th November 2024

Start date: ASAP

To apply

Download the word application form and email it to recruitment@issg.co.uk

(Please note: all prospective candidates must complete an application form as part of the recruitment process.)

Quay Hand (St Mary’s)

Location

St Mary’s Quay, Isles of Scilly

Hours

FULL TIME, 40 HOURS A WEEK

Salary

£23,500 rising to £27,000pa DOE

A new opportunity has become available for a Quay Hand based at St Mary’s. Reporting to the Quay Manager, this role focuses on the day-to-day operations of the loading and unloading of the company vessels.

The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group is unique in the UK in terms of its breadth of transport operations including shipping, airline and airport services; providing lifeline links for both passengers and freight services between the Isles of Scilly and the mainland. The Group operates the Scillonian III passenger ferry and the Gry Maritha freight vessel. Inter-island freight and mail services are provided using two smaller vessels.

 

DUTIES:

  • Docking & undocking of company vessels
  • To accept and monitor all accompanied and unaccompanied freight
  • Assist with the loading and unloading of vessels
  • Ensure customer service levels are met and maintained at all times
  • Maintain operational procedures

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current forklift licence is desirable but full training & certification can be arranged

 

 

BENEFITS:

  • Work wear provided
  • Discounted Travel
  • Pension plan
  • 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

 

 

HOURS: FULL TIME, 40 HOURS A WEEK. THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE EVENING & WEEKEND WORK, BANK HOLIDAYS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF THE NORMAL WORKING WEEK.

Can’t see the job for you?

Whilst we may not have the right vacancy for you at present, we welcome speculative applications.

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Telephone and email

Please call us on +44(0) 1736 334220
or email sales@islesofscilly-travel.co.uk.

 

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