Dock Master

Our specialist shipping solutions client is recruiting for a Dock Master to join their team, supporting 5 of their dry docks in various locations (Aberdeen, Leith, Greenock, Troon, and Grangemouth).  As Dock Master you will initially report directly to the Site Operations Manager.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT 
  • Extensive experience in dry docking, slipping, or Syncrolift operations.
  • Must be willing to travel to the Company’s other facilities to carry out similar work.
  • Have good written and spoken English.
  • Be able to work in a busy and challenging ship repair yard / dry dock environment.
  • Be flexible with hours of work with weekday and weekend working aligned to role level and remit.
  • Hold a full drivers’ licence.
JOB DESCRIPTION  
  • Expertly manage and coordinate all vessel docking/undocking operations at all 5x dry dock locations.
  • Reviewing vessel plans.
  • Liaise with naval architects.
  • Lead all aspects of the dry docking activity and effectively coordinating the docking teams; and manage dry dock assets and equipment.
  • Demonstrate a high commitment to Health and Safety on all sites (including the client sites).
  • Be the company’s responsible person for all aspects of the dry dock usage.
  • Study vessel docking plans and set out dock blocks in preparation of vessel docking.
  • Meet with vessel master and crew to ensure they understand the requirements for their vessel docking.
  • Control and direct the team assigned to docking any vessel so that the work is carried out correctly and safely.
  • Ensure that all vessels are correctly secured and shored in a professional and safe manner.
  • Ensure that the structure of the dry dock, its associated pumping systems, and the dock blocks and shores are maintained.
 
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER  
 
Competitive salary, and benefits package including:
  • Car allowance.
  • Private Medical with additional dental and optical benefits.
  • Company pension.
  • Company life assurance.
  • Company Income Protection.
  • Gym discount.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • 29 days holiday per year plus an additional 5 local/public holidays.