Permanent Second Engineer – Ferry Engine Room Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CalMac Ferries is seeking a permanent Second Engineer to join the lifeline ferry fleet. You will be responsible for engine room watchkeeping under the Chief Engineer, carrying out planned maintenance and repairs, and supervising junior engineers and ratings.

The role requires STCW III/2 (Unlimited) and ENG1 medical, with fleet-specific training after offer. Hours are 42 per week on a rotating schedule; entry depends on unlimited CoP and ENG1, with training provided post-offer.

Qualifications

• STCW III/2 Second Engineer (Unlimited) CoC required.
• HELM (M) certification.
• STCW basic safety training: survival, safety and social responsibilities, fire prevention and fire fighting, elementary first aid, security awareness, medical first aid
• STCW advanced fire fighting and proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats

Responsibilities

• Carry out engine room watchkeeping under the Chief Engineer's standing orders and instructions.
• Carry out planned maintenance tasks and breakdown repairs as directed.
• Instruct junior engineer officers and engine room ratings and allocate their work.
• Record duties and repairs completed and report them to the Chief Engineer.
• Record spare parts used and report remaining stock and reordering needs.
• Assist or supervise fuelling, lubricating oil transfers and oil sludge transfers ashore for disposal.
• Assist the Chief Engineer in all aspects of duties on board.
• Ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently within the engineering department.
• Carry out any other duties the Chief Engineer requires.

Skills

Mariner technical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder relations

Job description

CalMac Ferries is seeking a permanent Second Engineer to join the lifeline ferry fleet. You will be responsible for engine room watchkeeping under the Chief Engineer, carrying out planned maintenance and repairs, and supervising junior engineers and ratings.

The role requires STCW III/2 (Unlimited) and ENG1 medical, with fleet-specific training after offer. Hours are 42 per week on a rotating schedule; entry depends on unlimited CoP and ENG1, with training provided post-offer.