Scrabster Harbour Trust is seeking an experienced maritime professional to support safe, efficient and compliant marine operations.
This role offers a structured development pathway toward Harbour Pilot authorisation.
About Scrabster harbour
Scrabster handles ferry, fishing, cruise, commercial cargo, offshore and marine services traffic. This role supports long-term succession planning for marine leadership within the Trust.
The Role
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
• Safe vessel traffic management & berth planning
• Mooring, pilotage & marine service operations
• Marine risk assessments & emergency planning
• Incident response & marine accident reporting
• Supporting the Marine Safety Management System
• Compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code
• Liaison with shipmasters, pilots, agents, fishing vessel operators, ferry & cruise representatives, contractors and regulators
• Supervision & crewing of harbour workboats
• Deputising for senior marine staff when trained
Trainee Pilot Development
A structured training route toward Harbour Pilot authorisation, including:
About You
- Local knowledge of the harbour, approaches, berths, navigational constraints, traffic patterns & environmental conditions
- Simulator, onboard, classroom & practical training
- Maintained training records & progressive assessment
- Authorisation subject to demonstrated competence
Essential:
• Significant practical maritime experience
• Sound seamanship & safety awareness
• Risk management capability
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility for shift/out-of-hours work
• Commitment to structured training
Desirable:
• STCW Certificate of Competency
• Harbour authority / port operations experience
• Knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code
• Marine safety management & risk assessment
• VHF / marine communications experience
• Workboat, mooring or small craft experience
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + shift allowance
Hours: Full time, occasional shift work
Location: Scrabster Harbour, KW14 7UJ
Closing date: 3rd August 2026
To apply: Submit CV and covering letter to
Scrabster Harbour Trust
harbour@scrabster.co.uk | 01847 892779
www.scrabster.co.uk
