Engineering Officer

Red Funnel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ferry travel

Subsidised rail travel

Perkz access

50% off island buses

Free parking

WeCare access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Red Funnel is seeking an Engineering Officer on a full-time fixed-term contract until 31 October 2026. The role covers Hi Speed and Ro/Ro vessels, focusing on propulsion and critical on-board systems maintenance.

Requirements include ENG1 and EOOW with seagoing experience, plus strong knowledge of medium-speed diesel maintenance and electro-hydraulic systems. Excellent communication is essential for this on-board, rostered position based near Southampton.

Qualifications

• ENG1 medical certificate requirement.
• EOOW certificate with recent seagoing experience.
• Good working knowledge of propulsion maintenance and electro-hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain propulsion and auxiliary machinery on board.
• Maintain galley and passenger service equipment and spaces.
• Oversee fabric maintenance of machinery spaces and bunkering procedures.
• Assist deck crew with hydraulic equipment operation related to loading.
• Occasionally relieve Chief Engineers during leave and rosters.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ENG1

EOOW STCW95

Job description

At Red Funnel, we're proud to be Wonderfully Different - and so are our people! If you're looking for a role where individuality is celebrated and every day brings something new, you'll feel right at home here. We believe in fresh thinking, genuine care and doing things with heart, personality and purpose. If that sounds like you, we'd love you to join our team.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Officer on a full time, fixed term basis until the 31st October 2026.

We have opportunities on both our Hi Speed and Ro/Ro vessels.

You'll be responsible for the operation and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, together with all technical on-board systems. Other duties will include the maintenance of galley and passenger services equipment, fabric maintenance of machinery spaces and receipt of fuel oil and lubricating oil bunkers. In addition, you'll be expected to assist the deck crew with the operation of the hydraulic equipment associated with loading practices.

You will on occasion be required to relieve Chief Engineers when they are on leave.

You will require an ENG1 and need a minimum of an STCW95 EOOW certificate with recent seagoing experience, and should have a good working knowledge of the maintenance requirements of medium speed diesels and their associated electro-hydraulic systems, as well as a working knowledge of computer systems.

You must also be able diagnose and rectify faults in a wide range of machinery, including propulsion systems. Good communication skills are paramount as are excellent written and verbal skills.

Hours are based on a 41 per week, working on a rostered shift system covering a 22-hour operation, over 7 days a week. Accommodation isn't available on-board so it's key that you reside a commutable distance from our Southampton terminals.

What benefits are included?

• Free foot travel/ subsidised vehicle travel on our ferries - great for heading to the island, relaxing on the beach and exploring the stunning scenery!
• Subsidised Rail Travel
• Access to Perkz - offers and savings on loads of household names!
• 50% off Southern Vectis (Island buses) - tour the beautiful Isle of Wight!
• Free car parking during work.
• Free access to WeCare - a 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing tool.
• Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP).