Multicat Engineer

Briggs Marine Group; Burntisland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Briggs Marine Group is seeking an experienced Engineer to work on board a Multicat vessel. This is a full-time permanent position with one of the marine industry's leading operators.

You will work alongside an skilled crew and receive a competitive salary and benefits package. The successful candidate will hold marine safety and operational qualifications, contribute to efficient vessel maintenance and compliance with SMS, and participate in on-the-job training and career progression within

Qualifications

• Mandatory safety-related certificates and training relevant to marine engineering and shipboard operations.
• Engine room safety certifications and emergency response training are required.

Responsibilities

• Efficient operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment on the vessel.
• Maintain stand-by plant and systems in readiness for emergencies.
• Test stand-by systems regularly and report defects affecting safety or environment.
• Assign ratings to crew per engineering department responsibilities under SMS.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions with ship Master.
• Perform regular inspections of plant and equipment.
• Keep Oil Record Book and Engine Log Book accurate and up to date.
• Ensure vessel complies with company SMS.

Education

MEOL certificate (min)

Medical First aid

Advanced Fire prevention and firefighting

Personal Safety and Social responsibilities

Personal survival techniques

Elementary First aid aboard ships

PSCRB

Job description

The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing over 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, Briggs is committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, recognition and meaningful career progression.

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Engineer to work on board one of our Multicat Vessels, this is a full-time permanent opportunity working with one of the main players in the marine industry.

The successful applicant will be working alongside an experienced crew and receive a competitive salary and benefits package.

Principal Responsibilities

• Efficient operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment associated with safety and anti-pollution as defined by statutory legislation and Company procedures.
• Maintaining stand‑by plant and systems in a completed state of readiness to meet any emergency requirements.
• Testing stand‑by systems on a regular basis and in accordance with Company procedure.
• Notifying the Master immediately of any defects which may affect ships safety or put at risk the marine environment.
• Assigning ratings specific roles with respect to the engineering department’s responsibilities under the safety management system.
• Investigating non-conformances and applying corrective action as agreed with the ship’s Master.
• Regular inspections of all plant and equipment.
• Ensure Oil Record Book and Engine Log Book are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure vessel is in compliance with company SMS

Qualifications

• MEOL certificate (min)
• Medical First aid
• Advanced Fire prevention and firefighting
• Personal Safety and Social responsibilities
• Personal survival techniques
• Elementary First aid aboard ships
• PSCRB

What's in it for you

We offer an excellent package with a pension, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme and much more, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics and will provide any reasonable adjustments needed during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Serco who are our FSC vetting partner and their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy - Serco