Shore Based Jobs

Location: NorthLink Ferries, Jamiesons Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5NP
Salary: £26,928 per annum plus benefits
Schedule: 35 hours per week, across Monday – Sunday between 6.45am – 7pm

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Customer Service Assistant in our NorthLink Ferries team, you’ll help deliver a high‑quality passenger experience across one of Transport’s flagship contracts. Your work will make a real difference to customers travelling through our busy Aberdeen terminal and will support a service that has a positive impact on local communities.

You’ll play an important part in creating a smooth, friendly, and supportive journey for every passenger. From reservations to check‑in, you’ll help shape experiences that are grounded in our Serco values – trust, care, innovation, and pride.

What you’ll do as a Customer Service Assistant

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Make customer reservations by telephone, email, and in person
• Assist with check‑in and boarding processes
• Provide clear, friendly, and proactive service to all passengers
• Follow Health, Safety and Environment policies
• Use phone and computer systems confidently
• Support the effective day-to-day running of the terminal as part of a collaborative team

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• A positive, can‑do attitude and a commitment to excellent customer service
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with the public
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Initiative and ownership of your own development

Vetting and checks:
As well as checking eligibility to work in the UK, you will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to help us identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

To apply
Please visit the careers page on the Serco website. The job reference number is: 308063

Location: NorthLink Ferries, Stromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BH
Contract Type: Full Time Seasonal role April – October
Schedule: 35 hours per week, across Monday – Sunday
Salary: £26,928 per annum plus benefits 

Do you enjoy working with the public and want to receive practical training, development, and progression within a customer focused environment?

Are you looking for full time flexible hours for your next role?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team based in Stromness. Working in our busy  terminal, you’ll be part of our Customer Service team, who work hard to provide a high-quality service to customers within one of Transport’s flagship contracts NorthLink Ferries. In this role of Customer Service Assistant, you will be making reservations and assisting in the effective running of the department as part of a team that strive to deliver a great experience for each one of our passengers.

This position is well suited to individuals who enjoy working in a customer facing role and want to be part of a program that supports your development towards a long and successful career.

Within this role you will be making customer reservations by telephone, email and in person and assisting to check-in and board passengers, whilst embracing and adhering to the business’s Health, Safety and Environment Serco Policy.

The job requires a commitment to delivering excellent customer service whilst being able to follow standards and to have good organisational skills. We are looking for a good team player with a can-do attitude who takes initiative and ownership, particularly of personal development, and committed to Serco’s Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. You must be able to communicate well with the public and team members and be confident to use a phone and computer system.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Pro rata
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, free flu vaccines and more.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

To apply
Please visit the careers page on the Serco website. The job reference number is: 307805

Location: NorthLink Ferries, Stromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BH
Contract Type: Full Time Seasonal role April – October
Schedule: 35 hours per week, across Monday – Sunday
Salary: £26,928 per annum plus benefits 

Do you enjoy working with the public and want to receive practical training, development, and progression within a customer focused environment?

Are you looking for full time flexible hours for your next role?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team based in Stromness. Working in our busy call centre , you’ll be part of our Customer Service team, who work hard to provide a high-quality service to customers within one of Transport’s flagship contracts NorthLink Ferries. In this role of Customer Service Assistant, you will be dealing with all aspects telephone enquiries and bookings, responding to emails and web based enquiries, handling payments and assisting in the effective running of the department as part of a team.

This position is well suited to individuals who enjoy working in a customer facing role and want to be part of a program that supports your development towards a long and successful career.

Within this role you will be making customer reservations by telephone, email and in person and assisting to check-in and board passengers, whilst embracing and adhering to the business’s Health, Safety and Environment Serco Policy.

The job requires a commitment to delivering excellent customer service whilst being able to follow standards and to have good organisational skills. We are looking for a good team player with a can-do attitude who takes initiative and ownership, particularly of personal development, and committed to Serco’s Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. You must be able to communicate well with the public and team members and be confident to use a phone and computer system.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Pro rata
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, free flu vaccines and more.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

To apply
Please visit the careers page on the Serco website. The job reference number is: 307471

Location: NorthLink Ferries, Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston Quay, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RQ
Contract Type: Part Time Seasonal role April – October
Schedule: 15 hours per week, across Monday – Sunday  (evening & weekends)
Salary: £11,540.95 per annum, pro rata,  plus benefits 

Do you enjoy working with the public and want to receive practical training, development, and progression within a customer focused environment?

Are you looking for part time flexible hours for your next role?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team based in Orkney. Working in our busy Hatston Terminal, you’ll be part of our Customer Service team, who work hard to provide a high-quality service to customers within one of Transport’s flagship contracts NorthLink Ferries. In this role of Customer Service Assistant, you will be making reservations and assisting in the effective running of the department as part of a team that strive to deliver a great experience for each one of our passengers.

This position is well suited to individuals who enjoy working in a customer facing role and want to be part of a program that supports your development towards a long and successful career.

Within this role you will be making customer reservations by telephone, email and in person and assisting to check-in and board passengers, whilst embracing and adhering to the business’s Health, Safety and Environment Serco Policy.

The job requires a commitment to delivering excellent customer service whilst being able to follow standards and to have good organisational skills. We are looking for a good team player with a can-do attitude who takes initiative and ownership, particularly of personal development, and committed to Serco’s Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. You must be able to communicate well with the public and team members and be confident to use a phone and computer system.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, free flu vaccines and more.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

To apply
Please visit the careers page on the Serco website. The job reference number is: 307472

Location: NorthLink Ferries, Hatston Ferry Terminal, Hatston Quay, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RQ
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Schedule: 15 hours per week, across Monday – Sunday between 1900 – 2400
Salary: £11,540.95 per annum plus benefits 

Do you enjoy working with the public and want to receive practical training, development, and progression within a customer focused environment?

Are you looking for part time flexible hours for your next role?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team based in Orkney. Working in our busy Hatston Terminal, you’ll be part of our Customer Service team, who work hard to provide a high-quality service to customers within one of Transport’s flagship contracts NorthLink Ferries. In this role of Customer Service Assistant, you will be making reservations and assisting in the effective running of the department as part of a team that strive to deliver a great experience for each one of our passengers.

This position is well suited to individuals who enjoy working in a customer facing role and want to be part of a program that supports your development towards a long and successful career.

Within this role you will be making customer reservations by telephone, email and in person and assisting to check-in and board passengers, whilst embracing and adhering to the business’s Health, Safety and Environment Serco Policy.

The job requires a commitment to delivering excellent customer service whilst being able to follow standards and to have good organisational skills. We are looking for a good team player with a can-do attitude who takes initiative and ownership, particularly of personal development, and committed to Serco’s Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. You must be able to communicate well with the public and team members and be confident to use a phone and computer system.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, free flu vaccines and more.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

To apply
Please visit the careers page on the Serco website. The job reference number is: 306325

Location: NorthLink Ferries, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Thurso, Caithness. KW14 7UJ
Contract Type: Full Time Seasonal role April – October
Schedule: 35 hours per week, across Monday – Sunday  (evening and weekends)
Salary: £26,928 per annum plus benefits 

Do you enjoy working with the public and want to receive practical training, development, and progression within a customer focused environment?

Are you looking for full time flexible hours for your next role?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team based in Scrabster. Working in our busy terminal, you’ll be part of our Customer Service team, who work hard to provide a high-quality service to customers within one of Transport’s flagship contracts NorthLink Ferries. In this role of Customer Service Assistant, you will be making reservations and assisting in the effective running of the department as part of a team that strive to deliver a great experience for each one of our passengers.

This position is well suited to individuals who enjoy working in a customer facing role and want to be part of a program that supports your development towards a long and successful career.

Within this role you will be making customer reservations by telephone, email and in person and assisting to check-in and board passengers, whilst embracing and adhering to the business’s Health, Safety and Environment Serco Policy.

The job requires a commitment to delivering excellent customer service whilst being able to follow standards and to have good organisational skills. We are looking for a good team player with a can-do attitude who takes initiative and ownership, particularly of personal development, and committed to Serco’s Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. You must be able to communicate well with the public and team members and be confident to use a phone and computer system.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Pro rata
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, free flu vaccines and more.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

To apply
Please visit the careers page on the Serco website. The job reference number is: 307403

Location: NorthLink Ferries, Kiln Corner, Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QX
Contract Type: Seasonal – 6 months
Schedule: Part Time, 21 hours per week (evening & weekends)
Salary: £16,157.33 per annum plus benefits

Do you enjoy working with the public and want to receive practical training, development, and progression within a customer focused environment?

Are you looking for full time flexible hours for your next role?

We have some exciting opportunities to join our team in based in Kirkwall. Working in our busy office you’ll be part of our Customer Service team who work hard to provide a high-quality service to customers within one of Transport’s flagship contracts NorthLink Ferries. In this role of Customer Service Assistant, you will be making reservations and assisting in the effective running of the department as part of a team that strive to deliver a great experience for each one of our passengers.

This position is well suited to individuals who enjoy working in a customer facing role and want to be part of a program that supports your development towards a long and successful career.

Within this role you will be making customer reservations by telephone, email and in person whilst embracing and adhering to the business’s Health, Safety and Environment Serco Policy.

The job requires a commitment to delivering excellent customer service whilst being able to follow standards and to have good organisational skills. We are looking for a good team player with a can-do attitude who takes initiative and ownership, particularly of personal development, and committed to Serco’s Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. You must be able to communicate well with the public and team members and be confident to use a phone and computer system.

What we offer:

• Full time
• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave
• Pension Scheme, Life assurance, wellbeing support, staff discounts.
• Varied and interesting work – no day is the same at NorthLink Ferries
• Having the chance to work with and around friendly people – we have a great culture with high employee satisfaction
• The opportunity to work for a well-respected brand where people development is at the heart of our culture
• The opportunity to contribute to charity events – we help and support our communities.

To apply
Please visit the careers page on the Serco website. The job reference number is: 307506