Ferry Operator
Finnish: Finferries, the state-owned ferry operator, seeks a ferry operator for the Pellinge ferry for a permanent, ongoing contract. The job involves driving the ferry, customer service, ensuring safety, maintenance tasks, and cleaning (deck, cab, engine room). The role requires a strong commitment to safety and responsible working practices, initiative, flexibility, customer service mindset, and good teamwork. Work language is Finnish and Swedish; fluent Finnish is required and Swedish is an advantage. Qualifications include a Ferry Operator Certificate, medical certificate of suitability for operating a ferry (under 3 years old), and other certifications as listed. We offer a responsible and independent role with good benefits including health care and wellness perks. Applications due by 13.9.2026, starting date negotiable.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- driving the ferry
- customer service
- ensuring safety
- maintenance tasks
- cleaning (deck, control room, engine room)
Requirements
- Ferry Operator Certificate
- Medical certificate of suitability for operating a ferry (≤3 years old)
- VHF maritime radio certificate
- First aid certificate or EA1 (≤3 years old)
- Tieturva 1 certificate (road safety)
Education Level
No degree required
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Turku, Finland | 25 |
| Remote - Global | 19 |
| Remote - Finland | 17 |
| Finland | 12 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 12 |
| Pargas, Finland | 5 |
| Raseborg, Finland | 5 |
| Naantali, Finland | 5 |
| Lake Finland, Finland | 4 |
| Latokari, Finland | 4 |
| Savonlinna, Finland | 4 |
| Utö, Finland | 3 |
| Hanhivirta, Finland | 2 |
| Kasnäs, Finland | 2 |
| Nyslott, Finland | 2 |
| Lake Finland, Savonlinna, Finland | 1 |
| Lake Finland, Lappeenranta, Finland | 1 |
| Hätinvirta, Finland | 1 |
| Hirvisalmi, Finland | 1 |
| Archipelago, Finland | 1 |
| Pellinge, Finland | 1 |
| Lake Lappeenranta, Finland | 1 |
| Räisälä, Finland | 1 |
| Nauvo, Finland | 1 |
| Lake Finland, Sulkava, Finland | 1 |
| Lake Savonlinna, Finland | 1 |
| Lake Sulkava, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialist | 23 |
| Ferry Driver | 16 |
| Open Application | 15 |
| Open application | 8 |
| Transportation Worker | 8 |
| Customer Service Representative | 6 |
| Finance Assistant | 5 |
| Job application | 5 |
| Transport Worker | 4 |
| Technical Inspector | 3 |
| Deckhand | 3 |
| Generalist | 3 |
| Ferry Operator | 3 |
| Captain | 2 |
| Server | 2 |
| Water Transport Worker | 2 |
| Safety and Traffic Manager | 1 |
| IT Support | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Research | 1 |
| Waitstaff | 1 |
| Ship Captain | 1 |
| Transport Operator | 1 |
| Support Person | 1 |
| Maintenance Worker | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 42 |
| Intern | 8 |
| Junior | 2 |
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