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Port of Cromarty Firth
Port Office, Shore Road
Invergordon,
IV18 0HD
Tel: 01349 852308
Email: port@pocf.co.uk
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Are you interested in working for an organisation proud of its history and focused on the future?
We are embarking on an exciting new chapter as we strive to enhance and protect the Port and its assets for future generations.
No two days are ever the same, but if being part of an innovative team committed to driving forward the future of a national strategic asset in Port of Cromarty Firth is what you are looking for, then please see below for current opportunities.
Recruitment – Permanent Role
Vacancy: Marine Pilot
The Port of Cromarty Firth is a Trust Port which exists to improve, safeguard and develop the Cromarty Firth as a Port for the benefit of stakeholders and is a self-financing commercial business.
We are looking for an experienced Marine Pilot to join our team. Based in Invergordon, Scotland, the successful candidate will be responsible for safe pilotage of vessels and structures for the Cromarty Firth Pilotage District. You will train to achieve a Class 1 unrestricted licence, and provide expert knowledge to clients, colleagues & support emergency response.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role, experience in ship handling on a variety of vessel types, with various vessel propulsion and manoeuvring systems and knowledge of safety and regulatory responsibilities for pilotage.
Key responsibilities:
Responsible for the safe piloting of vessels and structures into, out of and between locations within the Cromarty Firth, as required by the Pilotage Act 1987 and local pilotage directions.
Desirable Experience & Attribute Requirements:
We offer a competitive remuneration package including, salary, pension, enhanced overtime payment, private healthcare (optional), free on-site parking, development plan, cycle2work scheme, corporate discount at local wellbeing/leisure facilities & support volunteering and CPD.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please contact recruitment@pocf.co.uk to submit your completed application including a CV and Cover Letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Closing date: close of business, 7th May 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early.
Application form for any vacancies advertised below can be found by clicking on this link:
https://pocf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/F610-03-Recruitment-Application-for-Employment.pdf
The Port of Cromarty Firth is a Trust Port which exists to improve, safeguard and develop the Cromarty Firth as
a Port for the benefit of stakeholders and is a self-financing commercial business.
Vacancy: Deckhand/Marine Crew
We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Deckhand or experienced marine crew to join our team.
Reporting to the Marine Crew Manager, the successful candidate will work as a member of the marine crew to
optimise our pilotage service and support the delivery of PoCF marine crew objectives. The desirable candidate
will hold an RYA Advanced Powerboat License and have experience working on-call/ out of hours. Candidates
with less qualifications may be considered; experience working in marine operational environment is essential.
Key responsibilities:
▪ To man, operate and assist maintenance of all PoCF marine crafts
▪ Capable of returning the marine craft to safe haven
▪ Mooring – to tie up, provide services and let go vessels.
▪ To maintain PoCF premises, facilities and equipment (including but not limited to general ground
maintenance, painting, litter picking and any other general maintenance duties as required.
▪ General marine duties (including but not limited to debris recovery, oil spill response and general launch
maintenance)
▪ To work on a rota system to meet the needs of the business; supporting training & development of crew
members
▪ To plan and execute maintenance for craft, equipment, and facilities and to complete marine craft checks
▪ Other duties as required from time to time in order to meet the needs of the business
Desirable Experience & Attribute Requirements:
▪ Experience in similar role
▪ RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate
▪ First Aid certificate
▪ Offshore Sea Survival
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please contact recruitment@pocf.co.uk for more information and submission of your
completed application.
Application forms are available on the company website or upon request from our team. CV applications are
accepted for this vacancy.
Closing date: close of business, 23rd June 2025
Application form for any vacancies advertised below can be found by clicking on this link:
https://pocf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/F610-03-Recruitment-Application-for-Employment.pdf