Assistant Marine Superintendent - London

Svitzer Marine Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Svitzer is seeking an Assistant Marine Superintendent to join our London team on a 12-month fixed‑term contract. Working closely with the Marine Superintendent, Port Managers and the Technical Engineering team, you will provide practical marine and operational support to ensure our vessels and crews meet required safety, environmental and regulatory standards.

You will deputise for the Marine Superintendent when required.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs, including English and Maths, or equivalent.
• A professional deck qualification to at least STCW II/3 level, preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of the ISM Code, ISPS requirements, classification and the Manila Amendments.
• Experience working with small craft.
• Previous commercial or managerial experience in a shoreside environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A UK forklift licence, desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the safe, efficient and effective delivery of towage operations.
• Promoting high standards of health and safety, with particular focus on lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
• Supporting crew training, development, certification and familiarisation in partnership with the Crew Training Officer.
• Assisting with vessel transfers between ports and ensuring personnel receive the required familiarisation.
• Supporting vessel certification and compliance activities involving classification societies and the UK MCA.
• Maintaining crew records, timesheets and payroll information.
• Supporting employee engagement activities and the delivery of resulting actions.
• Assisting Port Managers and the Marine Superintendent with commercial and operational activities.
• Undertaking other duties required to support the effective operation of the business.

Job description

Assistant Marine Superintendent - London Svitzer is a leading global towage and marine services provider. For almost 200 years, our people and powerful tugboats have helped keep goods flowing, businesses thriving and communities connected.

We are looking for an Assistant Marine Superintendent to join our London team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

About the Role

Working closely with the Marine Superintendent, Port Managers, crew and Technical Engineering team, you will provide practical marine and operational support to help ensure our vessels and crews meet the required safety, environmental and operational standards. You will be a key point of contact for the port and will deputise for the Marine Superintendent when required.

• Supporting the safe, efficient and effective delivery of towage operations.
• Promoting high standards of health and safety, with particular focus on lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
• Supporting crew training, development, certification and familiarisation in partnership with the Crew Training Officer.
• Assisting with vessel transfers between ports and ensuring personnel receive the required familiarisation.
• Supporting vessel certification and compliance activities involving classification societies and the UK MCA.
• Maintaining crew records, timesheets and payroll information.
• Supporting employee engagement activities and the delivery of resulting actions.
• Assisting Port Managers and the Marine Superintendent with commercial and operational activities.
• Undertaking other duties required to support the effective operation of the business.

About You

You will have experience in a shoreside marine, technical or training environment, with a good understanding of maritime regulations, legislation and industry guidance. We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Five GCSEs, including English and Maths, or equivalent.
• A professional deck qualification to at least STCW II/3 level, preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of the ISM Code, ISPS requirements, classification and the Manila Amendments.
• Experience working with small craft.
• Previous commercial or managerial experience in a shoreside environment.
• A clear understanding of vessel certification and document control.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A UK forklift licence, desirable but not essential.

You will be a confident communicator, comfortable working with people at all levels. You will also be organised, able to meet deadlines and capable of identifying problems and developing practical solutions. Experience of HMS, Sertica or similar marine systems would be useful, although full training will be provided on our internal systems.

What We Offer

At Svitzer, we provide the tools, support and environment our people need to do their jobs safely and to a high standard. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the smooth running of our towage operations while developing your experience across marine operations, compliance, training and crew management. If you are looking for a varied shoreside marine role where your knowledge and decisions can make a real difference, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Building a Diverse Workplace

Building a Diverse Workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

Building a diverse workplace In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Svitzer is a people company. Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. Our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time and we believe diversity is a strength.