Chief Engineer

Nautilus International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime company based in the United Kingdom is seeking three Chief Engineers for their Lymington to Yarmouth route. In this permanent leadership position, you will oversee the maintenance of all machinery and technical systems. The role emphasizes compliance with safety management protocols while motivating junior crew and maintaining effective communication with superintendents to ensure safe and efficient operations across the Solent.

Qualifications

• Required Certificate Of Competency for this technical role.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate junior crew members.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with superintendents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of machinery and equipment on the vessel.
• Ensure safety routines and drills are performed correctly.
• Conduct regular checks on machinery spaces.

Skills

Technical communication

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate Of Competency

Job description

We are looking for 3 Chief Engineers on our Lymington to Yarmouth route.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure the maintenance of all machinery, machinery spaces and equipment including repairs are carried out in accordance with Company requirements, including keeping the required records
• Ensure that all technical aspects of the ship’s operation are carried out in a safe and efficient manner
• Make provision for regular checks on machinery spaces throughout the watch and ensure they are carried out
• Ensure that safety routines and drills are carried out
• The provisions of the Safety Management System [SMS] are complied with

What we’re looking for

• As this is a technical role, the successful individual will need to hold the required Certificate Of Competency
• Effective liaison with the superintendents ensuring full, clear and concise communications is essential
• An ability to develop and motivate junior officers and ratings is required, as well as to develop strong working relationships with colleagues
• Openness and commitment to assisting the Company meet its operational manning requirements when colleague absence is experienced

Apply for this job

Wightlink is seeking three Chief Engineers for the Lymington–Yarmouth route. In this permanent leadership role, you will oversee the maintenance of all machinery and technical systems while ensuring strict compliance with the Safety Management System (SMS). Beyond technical repairs, you will motivate junior crew and maintain clear communication with superintendents to deliver safe, efficient crossings across the Solent.