Caernarfon Harbour Trust is pleased to be developing its team and has a vacancy for a Harbour Assistant. Under the direction of the Harbour Master /Assistant Harbour Master the successful applicant will undertake a broad range of day-to-day harbour operations to assist in delivering Harbour services. This will include working aboard the harbour Buoy tender as crew and skippering harbour launches as required throughout the harbour limits. A high level of customer service is essential as the applicant will interact daily with Harbour users.
Salary £12.68 per hour with annual reviews plus overtime.
The Applicant
The successful applicant will undertake to address harbour customers problems regarding berthing, visiting boat owners and the general public enquiries related to the use of harbour facilities and services available. Problem solving maintenance and repair tasks of harbour infrastructure and equipment. Including minor maintenance and cleaning of boats and buildings, along with the Refurbishment of Aids to Navigation.
The ability to communicate fluently both verbally in both Welsh and English is very desirable.
The applicant will need to hold basic computer skills with the ability to update inspection reports (tick box) spreadsheets and emails comfortably.
The successful candidate will need to hold to a minimum a valid certification RYA Powerboat level 2.
Any maritime experience will be beneficial to the role. The option to attain relative qualifications will be afforded to the successful candidate if appropriate.
The applicant will be required to be available as tide and weather dictate.
If you feel you meet the person specification and possess the required qualifications, skills, enthusiasm and experience to undertake this key role then we would like to hear from you.
Closing date
The closing date for application is 25/03/2024
For an informal discussion with the Harbour Master, David John O’Neill, please call 074830 72850