Dock Master / Trainee Dock Master

Dales Marine Services is a well-established national Ship Repair, Fabrication, and Engineering service provider for the marine, off and on-shore oil, gas, and renewable industries.

Our commitment to delivering excellent services in ship repair, fabrication, and engineering has propelled us into new territories and projects. As a well-established and successful company, we are expanding our team due to continued growth, long-term contracts, and increased demand for our services.

We are seeking a Dock Master/Trainee Dock Master with proven experience for our busy Aberdeen dry dock, engineering, and fabrication facility.

As part of this role, you will:

• Demonstrate a high commitment to Health and Safety on all our sites and those of our clients.


• Report directly to the Operations Manager.


• Be the company's responsible person for all aspects of the dry dock usage.


• Study vessel docking plans and set out dock blocks in preparation of vessel docking.


• Meet with vessel master and crew to ensure they know the requirements for their vessel docking.


• Control and direct the squad assigned to docking any vessel so that the work is carried out correctly and safely.


• Ensure that all vessels are correctly secured and shored in a professional and safe manner.


• Ensure that the structure of the dock, its associated pumping systems, and the vessel support blocks are maintained.


• Perform Gas Free testing and certification of tanks and enclosed spaces.
  
  The position would ideally suit a candidate with experience/career/background in ship repair.


• Experience in the dry docking of ships and vessels would also be extremely beneficial.



• Must be willing to travel to the Company's other facilities around Scotland to carry out similar work.



• Have good written and spoken English.



• Have the right to work in the UK if not already a UK resident.
  
  Be able to work in a busy and challenging ship repair yard / dry dock environment.


• Be flexible when necessary to work extended shifts, with weekday overtime and weekend working at premium rates of pay, above the yard's normal 39-hour working week.


• It is likely that the candidate will be a time-served tradesperson from a shipwright, joinery, steelwork, or engineering background.


• Driving licence essential.


The following benefits will be provided as part of the package:

• 25 days holiday per year plus an additional 9 local/public holidays.


• A company pension.


• Health care plan with added dental and optical benefits.


• Company life assurance.


• Free on-site parking.