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 Paul Turner - Isle of Wight Floating Bridge on 01983 293041
Join #TeamIWC and 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 scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.
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.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
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 callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Only applications 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: 29th October 2024