Hands-On Tug Chief Engineer — 1 Week On/Off

Svitzer Americas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,596 - 75,284; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Permanent, Time-for-Time contract

Pension matched up to 10%

Life Cover (4x pensionable salary)

Single Private Medical Insurance

Uniforms and PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Svitzer Americas is seeking a Chief Engineer for its London operations. This hands-on role requires maintaining high-power tug machines in a demanding environment, ensuring safety and operational readiness. Ideal candidates will possess STCW certification, problem-solving skills, and the right to work in the UK.

Enjoy a competitive salary of £68,440.88 per annum along with benefits including a pension and medical insurance. If you want responsibility and technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer <6000kW (III/2 Unlimited preferred).
• Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity).
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment.
• Diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure.
• Owning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine room.
• Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Maintenance skills

Problem-solving skills

Professional mindset

Education

Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer <6000kW

Valid ENG1 and STCW certification

Job description

Svitzer Americas is seeking a Chief Engineer for its London operations. This hands-on role requires maintaining high-power tug machines in a demanding environment, ensuring safety and operational readiness. Ideal candidates will possess STCW certification, problem-solving skills, and the right to work in the UK.

Enjoy a competitive salary of £68,440.88 per annum along with benefits including a pension and medical insurance. If you want responsibility and technical challenges, we want to hear from you.