Mechanic

North Star Shipping; Kingswells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Shipping seeks a skilled marine mechanic to service and repair our fleet of rescue crafts in the workshop and on-board vessels in port. You will work on diesel and petrol engines, perform maintenance, fault finding and repairs, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a time-served mechanical background, a valid driving licence, and basic computer literacy. Flexibility with hours and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical qualification demonstrated by apprenticeship or experience.
• Standard Grade or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Driving licence and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Service outboard and inboard diesel and petrol fast rescue craft.
• Repair mechanical systems and maintain safety standards onboard.
• Ensure all maintenance records and PTWs are up to date.
• Carry out inflatable & fibre glass repairs as needed.
• Deliveries to and collections from vessels in Aberdeen Harbour.
• Work both in workshop and on vessels during port calls.
• Provide out-of-hours support as required.

Skills

Time served Mechanic

Full driving licence

Computer literacy

Willing to travel

Education

Time served Mechanic

Standard Grade Maths & English

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To service and repair of our fleet of outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Crafts

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Report directly to the Vessel Support Manager and ultimately to Group Technical Manager.

KEY WORK AREAS:

• Service outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Craft
• Repair outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Craft
• Ensuring all shipboard mechanical operated and maintained in a safe, efficient manner.
• Keeping company approved Planned Maintenance / Purchasing / systems are kept fully up to date
• All material used for the Job is allocated against that Job
• To ensure all appropriate PTW’s, Isolations, Risk Assessments, Method Statements are in accordance with the tasks in hand. Stop The Job must be initiated should any unsafe practices be observed.
• Carry out inflatable & fibre glass repairs to rescue boats when required
• Deliveries to and collections of items from our fleet of vessels in Aberdeen Harbour
• General duties in our Rescue Boat workshop and on board our vessels in port
• Any other reasonable task requested by your line manager, senior manager or director
• Providing out-of-hours service, as and when required

COMMUNICATIONS:

• Daily contact with colleagues and management at the Rescue Boat Department
• Liaising with customers, clients and crew members on a regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

• Standard Grade pass or equivalent in Maths and English
• Time served Mechanic
• Full driving licence
• Computer literate to a basic standard

PERSONAL QUALITIES/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Keen to learn
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Flexible attitude towards work and working hours
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work away from home, as and when required

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and responsibilities and duties may change.