2nd Officer

 THE COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES

 require a

2^nd OFFICER

For service onboard their two Aid to Navigation maintenance and support vessels on a fixed manning rota – 28 days duty followed by 28 days leave.

The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man, responsible through the Merchant shipping act 1995 for the provision and control of a network of marine aids to navigation – lights, buoys, Racon, AIS beacons and a precision GPS augmentation service.

As Second Officer you will assist in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of an NLB Vessel.

You will hold a valid MCA STCW ’95 Reg. II/2 Chief Officer Unlimited Certificate and a valid unrestricted MCA Medical Certificate (ENG 1). You will have well developed Seamanship and Navigation Skills together with a working knowledge of statute and regulations.   

Flexibility and a willingness to acquire new skills are essential, as are good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.

The current pay band for a 2^nd Officer is £41,650 per year rising to £46,171 per year dependent on skills and experience. Benefits package includes career average occupational pension scheme and occupational sick pay scheme.

For further details and an application form please download an application pack from our website: www.nlb.org.uk/InformationCentre/WorkingForUs/Vacancies/

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 24^th March 2022

 The NLB is an Equal Opportunities employer