Harbour Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reference Number: ECAN 04452
Job type: Harbours
Employment Contract: Full Time - Permanent
Salary: £22,369 - £24,054
Number of hours: 37
Location: Torbay
Torbay Harbour Authority are looking for a Harbour Assistant to help with the arrival and departure of visiting vessels which utilise the pontoons or quayside berths. Such assistance to include taking lines, issuing advice and managing movements on the quayside, collecting appropriate harbour charges for use of all harbour facilities, including slipway fees, annual launch permits, visitor’s harbour dues, annual moorings, trailer parking etc. The successful candidate will also be involved with the maintenance of harbour infrastructure and dealing with maritime events on the harbour estate. This position will require some weekend working.
For an informal discussion please contact Nick Burns on 01803 208437 or email mailto:nick.burns@torbay.gov.uk
Torbay Council
Recruitment – HR Support
Town Hall
Castle Circus
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3DR recruitment@torbay.gov.uk 01803 207392
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Harbour Assistant roles across Torbay Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,369 - £24,054 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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