27M ENGINEER

Briggs Marine Group; Castletown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Briggs Marine Group is seeking an experienced Second Engineer to oversee maintenance and repair of all machinery and electrical equipment aboard our vessel on a 3 week on / 3 week off rotation. The role requires hands-on shipboard experience and current ENG1 medical clearance, plus MOD security clearance and UK residency.

You will work closely with the Master to maximise vessel economy and ensure safety, environmental compliance, and readiness of all systems.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience on board a similar vessel.
• Second Engineer SV <3000 GT & <9,000 kW CoC (or Equivalent).
• Knowledge of vessel operational processes, ICT Office applications and fleet management systems.
• ENG1 Medical.
• Complete MOD security clearance (must be UK resident for 3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Consult daily with the Master to maximise economy while ensuring minimum efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Oil and Environmental Pollution Prevention legislation and train crew on safety procedures.
• Be familiar with vessel construction, machinery and operating characteristics; take overall responsibility for configuration.
• Plan and carry out all planned maintenance and normal/emergency repairs with minimal disruption.
• Inspect machinery and machinery spaces regularly.
• Oversee bunkering of the vessel ensuring quantity/quality as ordered.
• Arrange transfers of fuel/lubricants/ballast/water and verify plans with the Master.
• Prepare spare gear orders and maintain inventory lists.
• Maintain engine room records as required by the Company.
• Manage Classification Society survey admin for hull and machinery.

Skills

Hands-on vessel experience

ENG1 Medical

MOD security clearance

Fleet management systems

ICT Office applications

Education

Second Engineer SV <3000 GT & <9,000 kW CoC (or Equivalent)

Job description

The Company

Since the 1970s, the Briggs Group has grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff who are looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression, and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision-making and provide a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Company’s fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process, shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

Overall responsibility for maintenance and repair of all machinery and electrical equipment (deck and engine) onboard the vessel on a 3 week on 3 week off rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult at least daily with the Master to achieve the maximum economy consistent with the minimum efficiency required. Keeping the Master fully informed of any occurrences in the engine room or deck equipment which might affect navigation or the essential services under his or her control.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Oil and Environmental Pollution Prevention Legislation and to ensure that all responsible crew are familiar with Emergency Procedures, Contingency Plans and capable of operating all Safety and Pollution Prevention equipment and appliance.
• Be familiar with details of vessel’s construction, machinery and operating characteristics and take overall responsibility for the configuration of the vessel and all systems and equipment.
• Ensure that all Planned Maintenance and both normal and emergency repair work is carried out. Ensuring that all work is planned for minimum disruption to the vessel’s overall programme and maximum reliability and availability of the plant.
• Make regular inspections of machinery and machinery spaces.
• Be responsible for the bunkering of the vessel and ensuring that the quantity and quality is as ordered.
• Arranging all transfers of fuel/lubricant oil/ballast/fresh water and checking plans with the Master prior to actioning.
• Preparing all spare gear orders, spare gear inventory lists and ensure spares are adequate.
• Keep all engine room records as required by the Company.
• Deal with the administration and upkeep of Classification Society Survey requirements of both hull and machinery.

The Candidate

• Previous practical hands on experience on board a similar vessel
• Second Engineer SV <3000 GT & <9,000 kW CoC (or Equivalent)
• Knowledge of the operational processes of the vessel, ICT Office applications and fleet management systems
• ENG1 Medical
• Complete MOD security clearance (must be resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years)

What’s in it for you?

• We offer an excellent package, including a pension, life assurance, the Cycle to Work scheme, and more, along with opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment. Flexible working options are also available.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all protected characteristics and are committed to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment, and onboarding process.

The next steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.
Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Certn, who are our BPSS vetting partner.

“As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential requirements for this role will be offered an interview.”