Senior Engineer-Marine Portsmouth

Serco Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services company is seeking a Senior Engineer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of vessel machinery in Portsmouth. The role involves overseeing maintenance, compiling reports, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have experience in operating auxiliary machinery and knowledge of relevant safety regulations. This position offers competitive salary, annual leave, pension contributions, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to internal training and development courses

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various retailers

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining vessel auxiliary machinery.
• Ability to compile records, reports and returns.
• Experience in safety and environmental practices onboard vessels.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all equipment and systems in charge.
• Compile records and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee maintenance on multiple vessels.

Skills

Operation and maintenance of machinery

Knowledge of HASAW/MCA regulations

Fire prevention and firefighting standards

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

Senior Engineer

Marine Portsmouth, PO1 3LTPermanent, Permanent, Full Time, 48 hours per week.
Competitive salary plus benefits.

Serco Maritime have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join the team in Portsmouth.
As the Senior Engineer, your role will be to operate and ensure correct maintenance and repair of the vessel’s auxiliary machinery, ship’s systems and equipment in a safe, effective and economic manner i.a.w relevant HASAW/MCA regulations. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient and economic operation and upkeep of the vessel’s hull and machinery systems, equipment, structure and fittings including associated electrical and electronic equipment, embarked craft, ship’s boats and portable plant. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will have overall responsibility of the operational state and maintenance of all machinery and electrical equipment onboard the vessel allocated.

Main Responsibilities

• The operation, maintenance, performance, availability, security, custody and safety of all equipment and systems in his charge.
• The custody of drawings and publications associated with the equipment and systems in his charge, and of ships machinery spares and stores appropriate to his department.
• The compilation of records, reports and returns.
• Standards of fire prevention and fire fighting onboard vessels.
• Provide all necessary written procedures for the Engineering Department aboard, as required by the Quality System or the ISM Code as appropriate.
• Demand stores, fuel, and spare gear as necessary.
• To act as the Ship’s Safety and Environmental Officer.
• To mentor junior engineers.
• To be responsible for maintenance on more than one vessel.
• To operate winches while on towing tasks.

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks for support, sharing challenges, networking and building community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. Donate to your favourite charity tax‑free through the Payroll Giving Scheme.