Assistant Marine Superintendent - London

Svitzer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Svitzer is seeking an Assistant Marine Superintendent in London on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will work closely with the Marine Superintendent, port managers, crew and technical teams to provide practical marine and operational support ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will deputise for the Marine Superintendent when needed, oversee crew training and familiarisation, and assist with vessel transfers, certification and documentation control.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths are required.
• Professional deck qualification to STCW II/3 level preferred.
• Knowledge of ISM Code, ISPS and classification requirements essential.
• Experience with small craft advantageous.
• UK driving licence required; forklift licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical marine and operational support to vessels and crews.
• Deputise for the Marine Superintendent when required.
• Support towage operations and safety practices.
• Assist with vessel transfers and crew familiarisation.
• Support vessel certification and compliance with classification societies and MCA.
• Maintain crew records, timesheets and payroll details.
• Contribute to crew training and engagement activities.
• Assist Port Managers and Marine Superintendent with commercial activities.

Skills

Maritime operations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Deck qualification STCW II/3

Tools

HMS

Sertica

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 Londo 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. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

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 likelyto 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!