Relief Ferries Assistant Pier Worker, Longhope - ORK10187
Orkney Islands Council, Longhope, Orkney Islands
Relief Ferries Assistant Pier Worker, Longhope - ORK10187
£0 - £10,000
Orkney Islands Council, Longhope, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted today, 19 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Today!
Job ref: ORK10187
Location ref: Longhope, Orkney Islands
Location Ref: Longhope, Orkney Islands
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Relief Ferries Assistant Pier Worker
Longhope
Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.07 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate
You will be reporting to the Ferry Services Manager.
The purpose of this role is to assist with loading and unloading ferries.
The post requires handling of ships ropes and gangways (as required) during berthing/unberthing operations. Also there would be the possibility of a requirement to be on out of hours call out, when vessel is called upon for Ambulance / Fire Service to aid a situation in the community.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 April 2026
For a discussion about the role, contact Eddie Barclay, Ferry Services Manager eddie.barclay@orkney.gov.uk or on .
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.