Engineer Shetland Based Vessels - SIC08915

Shetland Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interview expenses paid within Shetnd

Job summary

The Shetland Islands Council is seeking a Ferry Engineer to join our marine engineering team across various locations in Shetland. You will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery aboard our vessels, ensuring readiness and compliance with procedures.

Working in a Permanent Full Time role across shift patterns, you will report to the Master and be prepared to travel throughout Shetland at short notice.

Qualifications

• Experience with marine propulsion and auxiliary machinery preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance regimes and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow Master’s instructions and work as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safe, efficient and cost effective operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
• Keeping the Master informed as to condition, maintenance and readiness of machinery, electrical and propulsion equipment.
• Ensuring that equipment and systems are maintained in good working order.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety of machinery spaces and shore side facilities.
• Regular testing of machinery systems and recording tests on form CHK2a.
• Operate engine systems on Master’s orders during automation/instrument failures until safe for passengers.

Job description

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Under the direction of the Master or person(s) authorised by the Master, the Ferry Engineer will perform the following engineering shipboard tasks singularly or with other crew:-

• Ensuring the safe, efficient and cost effective operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
• Keeping the Master of the vessel fully informed as to the condition, maintenance, replacement and state of readiness of all machinery, electrical and propulsion equipment on board, especially where it may affect the safe and scheduled operation.
• Ensuring that the vessel's equipment, machinery and electrical systems are maintained in good working order.
• Ensuring that the vessel's machinery spaces and shore side facilities are kept in a clean and safe condition.
• The regular testing of machinery systems and the recording of such tests on form CHK2a.
• Operate, to Master's orders, on a manual basis, main or auxiliary engine system(s) in the event of an automation or instrument failure until the vessel is anchored, moored or otherwise brought to safety for the passengers, crew and ship.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is I
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata), contracted overtime payment and unsocial allowance
• Permanent Full Time post for 48.72 Hours per Week, (37 hours and 11.72 hours contracted overtime) 52.18 weeks per year, working a shift pattern of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at various locations in Shetland

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Sheena Summers, 01595744208, [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here