Junior Marine Engineer (Offshore)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Marine Engineer in Aberdeen. The role involves servicing and maintaining medium-speed diesel engines in marine environments, with opportunities for offshore work and career development. Candidates should have a background in industrial diesel engines and be ready to work away from home. Competitive salary with the potential for OTE earnings through overtime and offshore assignments.

Benefits

Worldwide travel

Offshore salary uplift

Training and career progression

Offshore training/certification

Qualifications

• Background in industrial diesel engines or similar.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work offshore for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on medium-speed diesel engines.
• Support diagnostics and fault-finding on industrial and marine engines.
• Prepare service reports and maintain documentation in line with standards.

Skills

Industrial diesel engines

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Junior Marine Engineer (Offshore)

35,000 - 40,000 (OTE 80,000 +) + worldwide travel + offshore salary uplift +Training + Career Progression + offshore training/certification

Aberdeen

Are you a Junior Marine Engineer with a background in industrial diesel engines, or similar, looking for a role where you'll receive full training, offshore certification, and the opportunity to more than double your income through overtime and offshore work?

This is a varied opportunity to join a growing engineering team working across the marine, offshore, and power generation industries, delivering expert maintenance and repair services on medium-speed and industrial engines. From onshore sites to global ports, you'll play a key role in keeping vital systems running.

On offer is the chance to join a technically skilled, supportive team delivering service, repair, and maintenance of large marine diesel powertrains. The position is field-based around the UK and further afield, including offshore assignments, where you will work on rigs and related platforms (with offshore trips limited to a maximum of 21 consecutive days). While in the UK, you'll service engines and systems at ports, often on fishing vessels and other marine plant.

This role would suit a mechanically minded engineer or technician from a marine, HGV, plant, or diesel background, looking for full industry training, offshore qualifications, and a career that offers diverse hands-on work, high earning potential, and long-term development in a growing industry.

THE ROLE:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on medium-speed diesel engines and marine power systems
• Work on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems
• Operate both onshore (UK ports) and offshore on rigs and platforms (max. 21 days offshore at a time)
• Support diagnostics and fault-finding on industrial and marine engines
• Prepare accurate service reports and maintain documentation in line with ISO and HSE standards
• Travel across the UK and offshore, with training and support provided throughout

THE PERSON:

• Junior Marine Engineer with a background in industrial diesel engines or similar
• Happy working away from home for extended periods of time
• Full UK driving licence

Reference: BBBH21027A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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