Casual Floating Bridge Officer x 2 - Cowes Floating Bridge
Job Posted: 14 June 2024
- Contract Term: Casual
- Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full or part time
- Salary: Grade 6, £12.81 per hour (Enhancements paid for any Night Duty)
- Industries: Customer Service Logistics & Transport Public Sector
Casual Floating Bridge Officer x 2 (Ref: 2024_940)
Floating Bridge, Medina, Road Cowes, Isle of Wigh
Grade 6, £12.81 per hour (Enhancements paid for any Night Duty)
Contact: For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mark Downer on 01983 821000 ext. 8702
Vacancy Reference: 2024_940
Closing Date: 27/06/2024
Contract Type: Casual
Hours: 0 per week (Various Hours)
Are you looking for work that offers a wide variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle and commitments? Would you like to work outdoors, meet lots of people and gain a real sense of community? Why not join our Floating Bridge Team!
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a flair for customer care, to work in the unique environment of Cowes Floating Bridge, including the operation of the ferry, collection of tolls and other general tasks.
The ferry is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; therefore, shifts will include day, night and weekend working.
- You will need to have considerable experience of working with the public or with a people orientated organisation.
-You will need basic literacy and numeric skills and be expected to demonstrate a confident, customer friendly and responsible attitude to all tasks undertaken.
- You must be physically able to undertake the duties of the role and be willing to work outdoors.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mark Downer on 01983 821000 ext. 8702
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation: For some vacancies (subject to criteria) a relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to work with us, or if you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
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The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
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The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Please note: Only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.
Closing Date: 27 June 2024
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