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Summary

Employer:

Seaham Harbour


Specialism:

Maintenance


Location:

UK


Posted:

2 years ago


Closing date:

11 August 2022

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Job Title                    Dockhead Team Leader

Job Overview

Responsibility for providing support to the Dockhead Supervisor for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the harbour’s Pilot Boats, Dockhead Infrastructure, Lock Operating System, and Lock Gates.

The Role

The successful candidate will be working in a busy port environment as part of a wider team and report to the Dockhead Supervisor. They will at times provide support to the Dockhead Supervisor by being the first point of responsibility for Dockhead Operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing support to the Dockhead Supervisor.
  • Assisting with maintenance and upkeep of pilot boats etc.
  • Assist with the mooring of any vessels visiting the harbour.
  • Assist with the maintenance of dock infrastructure including inspection and upkeep of ladders, lifebuoys, fendering, bollards and navigational aids.
  • Assist with the maintenance of the dock gate operating system.
  • Pilot boat operation - Minimum requirement for pilot boat duties is RYA advanced power boat certificate or an MCA boat masters licence. Training can be provided

 

Hours of Work:                 48-hour basic working week which will include weekend work.

Periods of 4 hours over each high water.

 

Minimum Qualification       Preferably educated to marine engineer apprenticeship

Leave Entitlement               25 days per annum

Salary                                  A competitive salary accompanies the post and will reflect experience / qualification

 

 

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Responsibility for providing support to the Dockhead Supervisor for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the harbour’s Pilot Boats, Dockhead Infrastructure, Lock Operating System, and Lock Gates.

Apply now

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