Harbour Facilities Assistant
(Temporary part-time position)
HFA 1 - 7th April – 11th October 2020
HFA 2 – 20th May – 27th September 2020
between 3 and 5 x 6-hour shifts per week
Required to assist the Harbour Facilities Co-ordinators in the day to day running of our busy Harbour Office.
Your aim will be to provide the highest level of customer service to harbour users at all times.
This role involves a variety of manual handling tasks, working outside, collecting fishing permit fees from anglers on the pier, operation of the Yar swing bridge and the operation of the fuel berth (including administering fuel).
In this diverse role you will be operating tills, handling cash, carrying out a variety of administrative tasks, as well as undertaking cleaning and tidying duties.
A rota system is in operation covering 7 days a week including unsocial hours/weekends and Bank Holidays (shift lengths and weekly hours vary throughout the season). Flexibility within the rota is absolutely essential.
You will be an excellent communicator able to demonstrate exceptional customer service, matched by similar organisational, telephone and IT skills. Due to the nature of this role you will also need to be physically fit and active.
The Reception Manager requires someone who is punctual, reliable, hardworking, friendly and very approachable. A knowledge of the local area will be advantageous.
Completed application forms should be sent to Lisa Bridges by email lisa.bridges@yarmouth-harbour.co.uk, or to the postal address below to be received no later than noon on Wednesday 4th March 2020
Interviews will be held on Monday 9th March 2020
Application forms and further details can be downloaded below:
or from:
The Yarmouth (Isle of Wight) Harbour Commissioners, Harbour Office, The Quay, Yarmouth,
Isle of Wight, PO41 0NT
Tel: (01983) 760321 - Email: info@yarmouth-harbour.co.uk
Harbour Water Taxi Driver / Fuel Berth Operative
(Temporary Position)
Commencing 01 April to 30 September 2020
The post holder will be required to answer VHF radio and telephone calls from customers, organise the water taxi service and ensure the safe passage of customers whilst aboard the water taxi.
You will enjoy working with the general public, be self-motivated, versatile and enthusiastic, committed to maintaining high standards at all times. You will be organised, a good communicator, being honest, reliable and punctual.
It is essential that you possess a VHF Radio Licence, Minimum Power boat level 2 (Preferably commercially endorsed), Basic sea survival, A medical certificate ML5 or Eng1 and a Local Authority Boatman’s Licence (or be in a position to obtain them prior to the start date) and that you are able to work on your own initiative, at times without direct supervision.
Previous IT and cash handling experience is required.
A rota system is in operation covering 7 days a week including unsocial hours, weekends, and Bank and Public holidays. Flexibility within the rota is crucial.
Uniform clothing, PPE and training will be provided.
Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is noon on Friday 21 February 2020
Application forms and further details can be downloaded below:
or from:
The Yarmouth (Isle of Wight) Harbour Commissioners, Harbour Office, The Quay, Yarmouth,
Isle of Wight, PO41 0NT
Tel: (01983) 760321 - Email: info@yarmouth-harbour.co.uk
