Marine Engineer (plant engineer)

Fleetwood Marine Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine service company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled engineer/mechanic. The role involves repairing vessels, diagnosing engines, and occasionally working out of hours. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence, diesel engine knowledge, and their own tools. This is a full-time position, requiring local residency near Thornton/Blackpool and willingness to travel. The hourly rate will be agreed with the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be local to the Thornton/Blackpool area.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience with 12 V/24 V systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair vessels of all sizes and diagnose diesel engines.
• Work independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Travel across the UK and stay overnight if required.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Repair skills

Welding and fabrication

Ability to work independently

Can do attitude

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled engineer/Mechanic to join our team. Or HGV or plant fitter wanting to change career. Daily tasks would be repairs to vessels of all sizes, thinking out the box to keep things moving. This is not a 9‑5 job. Out of hours and weekends occasionally.

Responsibilities

Repair vessels of all sizes, diagnose diesel engines, work independently or with a team, maintain and use own tools, travel around the UK, stay in hotels as required. Van will be provided.

Requirements

• Must be local to the Thornton/Blackpool area.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Diesel engine knowledge, repair, diagnose.
• 12 V/24 V experience.
• Some welding and fabrication experience.
• Can do attitude.
• Ability to work alone or with others.
• Must have own tools.

Compensation

Hourly rate will be agreed with the right candidate. Job type: Full‑time.