Chief Engineer (Tug) – UK – Permanent

Navis Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable maritime client in the UK seeks a Chief Engineer to ensure safe operations of vessels and engines. As the Chief Engineer, you will maintain machinery and train staff while adhering to safety regulations. A minimum STCW III / 3 and ENG1 Medical qualification are required. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, emphasizing team management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Able to thoroughly analyze engineering situations and provide accurate reports.
• Experience with harbour or terminal towage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operational services to ships safely.
• Supervise and train engineering staff.
• Maintain machinery to operational standards.
• Perform Health & Safety checks onboard.

Skills

Team management

Strong communication skills

Fault diagnosis and rectification

Strong administrative / computer skills

Analytical skills

Education

Minimum STCW III / 3

ENG1 Medical

Job description

Chief Engineer (Tug) – UK – Permanent

Navis Consulting are recruiting on behalf of our reputable client who are looking for a Chief Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities :

• Carrying out operational services to ships in a safe and responsible manner.
• Responsibility for the safe operation of the vessels and engines, generators and associated machinery and equipment.
• Ensure that all machinery (deck and engine) is maintained to operational standards at all times.
• Carry out ships’ husbandry and Health & Safety checks onboard the vessel, rectifying and / or reporting faults as required.
• Following statutory and regulatory guidelines as laid down by the Company, MCA and other external bodies, keep all paperwork accurate and up to date.
• To supervise and train all other engineering staff under their control.

Qualifications

• Minimum STCW III / 3
• All STCW basic training in date
• ENG1 Medical with at least 6 months until expiry
• Ability to thoroughly analyse all engineering situations & to submit detailed and accurate written and oral reports.
• Fault diagnosis and rectification for all the major machinery on board vessels
• Ability to manage a team and allocate responsibilities
• Harbour or Terminal towage experience preferred.
• Strong administrative / computer skills.
• Strong communication skills

You must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for this position

Our client is receiving applications now so to be considered for interview, please send your CV to or apply.

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