Peterson
Lerwick | Supporting Shetland’s lifeline NorthLink ferry service
Experienced with large vehicles? Put your skills to work at the port.
From farming and transport to heavy vehicle operations, your experience could be a great fit for our team supporting the Serco NorthLink contract. We offer Tug Master training, opportunities to develop and a conversation about shift patterns that could work for you.
Looked at this role before? Take another look. If the rota put you off, or you weren’t sure your background fitted, we’d welcome an informal chat.
A working pattern worth discussingOur current rota is 9 days on, 3 days off with some days having a split shift element within the rota. We’re open to exploring alternatives, that might fit within the shift framework and operational requirements, and personnel recruited. (4on-4off, 6on-6off, etc)
The roleThis is an onshore, hands-on role helping keep Lerwick’s ferry operations moving safely and smoothly. Working with your colleagues, you’ll:
New to port work? Your experience may still fit. Port or logistics experience is an advantage, not a requirement. A full clean driving licence is essential, holding Class C+E licence or ADR qualification would also be an advantage. Tug Master training is provided.
Training, development and benefitsBuild on the skills you already have with Tug Master training, ongoing coaching and career development. As we plan for the team’s future, there are also opportunities to progress within the role.
Whether you’re ready to apply or simply want to ask about the role, training or rota, get in touch for an informal chat:
Craig Lawie, Senior Recruitment Consultant: 01224 288142
Monica Johnson, Recruitment Administrator: 01224 288132
To apply, send your CV to Clawie@onepeterson.com.
Peterson has been helping to build a better world for over 100 years. In 1920 Mr. Peterson started our company as a ‘graanfactor’, a service provider in quality and logistics in grain and feed, and today, over 100 years later, we have grown to become a trustworthy global partner for logistics, advisory, technology, and training. We now provide a comprehensive range of quality services to customers in over 80 countries.
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