Senior Engineer-Marine

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

Job summary

A leading maritime services provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Engineer to ensure the effective maintenance and operation of vessel machinery. You will oversee the operational state of equipment and systems, mentor junior engineers, and act as the Ship's Safety and Environmental Officer. The role offers competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, and extensive training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Pension scheme up to 6%

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at around 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining auxiliary machinery.
• Knowledge of HASAW/MCA regulations.
• Ability to compile records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and ensure safety of vessel's machinery.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Act as the Ship's Safety and Environmental Officer.

Job description

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 for the operational state and maintenance of all machinery and electrical equipment aboard the vessel you are allocated.

Serco Maritime have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join the team in Portsmouth.

Responsibilities

• The operation maintenance, performance, availability, security, custody and safety of all equipment and systems in your charge.
• The custody of drawings and publications associated with the equipment and systems in your charge, and of ships machinery spares and stores appropriate to your 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.
• Act as the Ship's Safety and Environmental Officer.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Be responsible for maintenance on more than one vessel.
• Operate winches while on towing tasks.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

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: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with 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 where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.