Harbour Master

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Job Details

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC5 £25,829.49 - £28,251.00 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Anstruther, Pittenweem and St Monans Harbours but available to work in other Fife Council harbours as required

To undertake harbour control activities, the inspection and reporting of defects to harbour facilities, maintaining cleanliness around the harbour, collection of harbour dues and record keeping.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and direct berthing of vessels.
• Supervise and control the use of electricity and water supply.
• Inspect all navigation and leading lights, and test as required. Report on any replacements or repairs necessary to maintain correct operations.
• Inspect piers, lifesaving equipment and ladders etc and report any defects. Prevent use/access if dangerous.
• Ensure harbour users remove surplus and useless nets, ropes, chains and other fishing gear to maintain tidy piers with clear safe access. Report any difficulties with users not co-operating.
• Ensure high standards of Health and Safety are maintained on the harbour premises.
• Collect harbour dues and issue electricity cards as required.
• Complete occasional cash returns and bank deposit counterfoils and send in to Fife House.
• Provide a well turned out, approachable and courteous service to harbour users and members of the public using harbour premises.
• Any other tasks within the general scope of the post that may be required.

The job profile indicates the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive statement. It will be subject to review and may be amended from time to time.

The Person

• A courteous manner is required when dealing with members of the public.
• A well turned-out appearance is essential and a uniform and protective clothing will be provided which must be worn.
• Good mobility, health and fitness are essential. The job will involve negotiating harbour ladders, etc and working in all weather conditions.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

For further information please contact: Michael Anderson - Michael.anderson@fife.gov.uk