Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited which supplies crew for the Caledonian MacBrayne fleet operated by CalMac Ferries Limited has launched its summer recruitment drive for 2007. The company is now seeking around 120 staff who will be employed to meet CalMac Ferries service requirements in the 2007 summer season.

CalMac HR Director Alan Moffat said: "The jobs on offer range from deck officers and deck ratings to engineering officers and catering ratings, working on the full range of vessel types and sizes. These are seasonal positions and successful applicants are expected to have high standards of personal presentation and must be able to adapt to the wide range of tasks undertaken within the various departments. For Catering Ratings this will include working in the bar, shop and catering areas. Applicants must also be must be customer focused, have clear understanding of the customer interface and have a proactive approach to customer care. A shift pattern basis will apply and this will normally consist of two weeks on, two weeks off."

The positions being advertised cover vessels operating throughout the CalMac fleet, off the West Coast of Scotland, primarily from the end of March to the end of October, but shorter duration positions are also available.

Candidates for Catering Ratings should be qualified to STCW 95 certification and be in possession of a valid ENG1 medical certificate. Training may be available to applicants that do not hold all of the relevant certification but can demonstrate knowledge of relevant catering or retail skills.

Further information about the job opportunities is available on the CalMac website, www.calmac.co.uk

Applications, which should be sent to CalMac HR (UK) Ltd by post, are required by 29 December, 2006.