Small Ferry Engineer (Sound of Harris)

CalMac Ferries Limited; Harris; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ferry operator is seeking a Small Ferry Engineer for its Sound of Harris route. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, excellent training, and a rewarding career with career progression opportunities. The role involves maintaining machinery and ensuring safety standards, with added benefits like generous annual leave and a staff travel pass.

Benefits

42 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Staff travel pass for self, spouse/partner, and dependents

Industry-leading pension

Responsibilities

• Maintain main and auxiliary machinery according to schedule.
• Coordinate repairs with the Technical Superintendent's office.
• Ensure proper lighting and safety systems are operational.

Skills

STCW Chief Engineer III/2 certification

Job description

Small Ferry Engineer (Sound of Harris)

Job Details

• Location: Harris, United Kingdom
• Contract: Permanent
• Rate of pay: £62,398 or £63,898 *depending on certification
• Shift Pattern: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• Posted: 15 August 2023
• Closing date: 29 August 2023

Company Overview

Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited employs and supplies all sea-going staff for Caledonian MacBrayne. The fleet includes 33 ferries serving 52 ports across 29 routes, with 145,000 sailings annually.

Benefits

• Rewarding career with competitive salary
• Excellent training, development, and career progression
• 42 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Staff travel pass for self, spouse/partner, and dependents
• Industry-leading pension

Role Overview

Applications are invited for the position of Small Ferry Engineer to serve on the Sound of Harris route from Leverburgh to Berneray.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Company Management System and ISM Code.
• Familiarize with machinery, equipment, and emergency procedures.
• Maintain main and auxiliary machinery according to schedule.
• Proper disposal of waste and oil sludge, documented in the Oil Record Book.
• Report technical problems or breakdowns.
• Ensure proper lighting and safety systems are operational.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in machinery spaces.
• Coordinate repairs with the Technical Superintendent's office.
• Maintain machinery space bilges and record disposal actions.
• Assist in overhaul preparations.
• Manage tools and spares responsibly.
• Maintain the condition of machinery spaces and voids.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Master/Skipper or Technical Superintendent.

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid STCW Chief Engineer III/2 certification.