The Authority's staff members are a valuable asset with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Opportunities for training and education are taken when appropriate to ensure a high standard of health, safety and environmental compliance is maintained throughout all departments.

Current Vacancies

Pilot / Assistant Harbourmaster

Closing Date: 12:00pm, Friday 30th January

A position has arisen for a Pilot / Assistant Harbourmaster to assist with the safe navigation of vessels within the Pilotage Limits of the Port of Lerwick.

Based in Lerwick, Shetland, the postholder will train to become a Licensed Pilot for the Port, providing assistance to Shipmasters in the safe navigation of their vessels within the Pilotage Limits of Lerwick Harbour. Responsibilities include providing a high level of marine expertise at all times to ensure safe and smooth marine operations within the Port, including providing cover in Port Control.

Applicants should ideally possess a minimum of a UK Chief Mate STCW Reg II/2 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency.

Preference will be given to applicants with one of more of the following:

  • Pilotage experience in a port environment
  • Seagoing experience in a senior bridge team position on commercial vessels
  • A working knowledge of Lerwick Harbour

Applicants must be physically fit and must possess a Department for Transport Medical Examination for Seafarers (ENG1).

The port is on a fixed salary basis working a shift rota system.

For further information regarding the port contact Captain Alexander Simpson, Harbourmaster on (01595) 692991.

To receive an application pack, please contact our reception or email info@lerwick-harbour.co.uk.

Applications marked "Private and Confidential" should be submitted before 12 noon on Friday 30 January 2026 to:

Captain Calum Grains, Chief Executive

Lerwick Port Authority, Albert Buliding, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LL

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