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Date Added: Sat 09/08/2025

Base Operative And Tug Operative

Nationwide, BB7, UK
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Company: PETERSON

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Base Operative and Tug Operative

Shetland - Lerwick

Northlink

An exciting opportunity has arisen for both a Base Operative and a Tug Operative to support the Serco Northlink Contract on a shift rota basis (9 days on; 3 days off), with excellent renumeration and benefits package available to the successful applicant.

Base Operative duties would include, mooring and letting go vessels, loading and unloading unaccompanied vehicles, fitting and removing trailer lashing chains, stow and secure chaining equipment in the dedicated areas.

The successful base operative will have to demonstrate good safety awareness and attention to detail in a demanding role. A drivers Licence and forklift licence up to 3 ton would be desirable but not essential.

Tug Operative duties would include, mooring and letting go vessels, moving and securing various trailers, load and unload vehicles to and from the ferries, stow and secure chaining equipment in the dedicated areas.

The successful tug operative will have to demonstrate their experience of loading and unloading trailers, and preferably have a Driving Licence Class C+E. Previous knowledge of working on tug master would be desirable, as would a forklift licence up to 3 ton, and ADR experience, but not essential.

As you will be representing Petersons, and working closely with Serco Northlink, your focus on delivering excellent customer service and flexibility, is extremely important. You should also be able to communicate with people at all levels, and work well within a team environment.

For an informal chat please contact Craig Lawie, Senior Recruitment Consultant, (phone number removed) or Monica Johnson, Recruitment Administrator, on (phone number removed)

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