2nd Engineer - ERRV

North Star Ltd; Kingswells; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days on/off rotation

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

North Star Ltd in Scotland is seeking a 2nd Engineer for our ERRV fleet. This is a permanent position with a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation, starting 12 October 2026.

Candidates must hold a 2nd Engineer CoC and have ERRV experience; OPITO ERRV ITSO and FRC Boatman courses are required. The role covers ship machinery, safety, maintenance, and reporting to the Chief Engineer, with a contributory pension and Employee Assistance Programme.

Qualifications

• 2nd Engineer CoC is required.
• Experience on ERRVs is required.
• OPITO ERRV ITSO and FRC Boatman courses are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational status of ship, machinery, propulsion systems and equipment.
• Ensure safety of personnel within sphere of influence.
• Maintain vessel and machinery in sound condition for operations.
• Report defects to Chief Engineer.
• Identify stores requirements, spares and equipment for Engine Dept.
• Execute Planned Maintenance System on board.
• Monitor safe working practices of shore contractors during maintenance.
• Examine and accept stores and spares delivered to the vessel.
• Assist fuelling procedures with safety precautions.
• Promote Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Promote inter-departmental communications.

Education

2nd Engineer CoC

OPITO ERRV ITSO

FRC Boatman

Job description

The Company currently have a vacancy fora 2nd Engineerin its ERRV fleet.

Start Date 12th October 2026. Permanent position. 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation.

Candidates should hold an 2nd Engineer CoC and have worked on ERRVs before.

OPITO ERRV ITSO and FRC Boatman courses are required.

In return we offer a competitive salary,

• 28 days on/off rotation

• contributory pension scheme

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme

2nd Engineer is responsible for the following:

• The operational status of the ship, its machinery, propulsion systems and technical equipment permanently installed on board

• The safety of personnel within sphere of influence.

• The maintenance of the vessel, machinery installedon board in a sound condition ready for operations.

• Reporting any defects to the plant and machinery installed on board to the Chief Engineer.

• Recognizing stores requirements, spares and equipment for the Engine Department.

• The execution of actions to fulfil the approved company Planned Maintenance System on board

• Monitoring safe working practices of shore contractors during periods of maintenance.

• Examining and accepting stores and spares delivered to the vessel,.

• Assisting in the fuelling procedure to ensure all precautions are being adhered to.

• Actively promoting and progressing the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.

• Actively promoting inter-departmental communications.