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Floating Bridge Technical Officer - Cowes Floating Bridge

Job Posted: 14 June 2024

  • Contract Term: Permanent
  • Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
  • Contract Type: Part time
  • Salary: Grade 9, £32,077.00 to £35,035.00 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £26,008.38 to £28,406.76)
  • Industries: Engineering Maintenance Marine
Closing Date: 27 June 2024

Floating Bridge Technical Officer (Ref: 2024_941)

Floating Bridge, Medina, Road Cowes, Isle of Wigh

Grade 9, £32,077.00 to £35,035.00 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £26,008.38 to £28,406.76)

Contact: For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Mark Downer on 01983 821000 ext. 8702

Vacancy Reference: 2024_941

Closing Date: 27/06/2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 per week

Cowes Floating Bridge requires a driven, knowledgeable, and focussed Technical Officer to be responsible for the implementation of the planned maintenance programme for the Floating Bridge, maintain associated equipment and to ensure that the slipways are safe at all times for use by pedestrians. To be the first point of contact in the event of a technical problem or breakdown; liaising with and coordinating specialist contractors where necessary.

The flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some Bank Holidays is important. The postholder will be required to be on a standby rota with the existing Senior Floating Bridge Technical Officer to ensure 24/7 cover is provided

It is essential that the successful candidate holds Engineering Qualifications and has considerable engineering experience. City and Guilds Level 3 or equivalent

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 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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