Hands-On Chief Engineer — Tug & Harbour Operations

Svitzer; Tees; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 10%

Life Cover (4x pensionable salary)

Private Medical Insurance

7 Days leave after 3 years' service

Uniforms and PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Svitzer is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to maintain and operate high-power tug machinery in a live port environment. You will diagnose faults, own engine-room readiness, and support the Master and crew to keep the tug running at all times.

This role requires STCW III/3 Chief Engineer, ENG1 and UK work rights, and a flexible approach to work across UK ports on a 2-week rotation. A full UK driving licence and transport are required.

Qualifications

• STCW III/3 Chief Engineer certification.
• ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity).
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skills.
• Harbour towage or small-vessel experience preferred.
• The right to live and work in the UK.
• All crew must be flexible to work across all UK ports.
• A full UK driving licence and own transport are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment.
• Hands-on fault diagnosis and repair under pressure.
• Owning the condition, safety and readiness of the engine room.
• Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times.
• Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter.

Skills

Fault-finding

Maintenance

Problem-solving

Harbour towage experience

Small-vessel experience

Job description

Svitzer is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to maintain and operate high-power tug machinery in a live port environment. You will diagnose faults, own engine-room readiness, and support the Master and crew to keep the tug running at all times.

This role requires STCW III/3 Chief Engineer, ENG1 and UK work rights, and a flexible approach to work across UK ports on a 2-week rotation. A full UK driving licence and transport are required.