Tug Marine Engineer — Fast-Paced Port Work

Svitzer Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 46,455 - 62,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched 10%

Life cover 4x pensionable salary

Single private medical insurance

7 days leave after 3 years' service

Company-funded training and cert.

Uniforms & PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Svitzer Southampton is seeking a Marine Engineer to maintain and operate high-power tug machinery in a live port environment. This role requires hands-on responsibility and the ability to diagnose faults under pressure.

You will join a small professional team, with a clear route to Chief Engineer, and access to company-funded training, pension, life cover, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• STCW III/3 Eng. Officer of the Watch is required (III/2 preferred).
• Valid ENG1 medical and STCW certification with minimum 6 months validity.
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment.
• Diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure.
• Owning the condition, safety, and readiness of the engine room.
• Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times.
• Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter.

Skills

STCW III/3 Eng. Officer of the Watch

ENG1 certificate

Fault-finding

Maintenance

Harbour towage experience

Job description

Svitzer Southampton is seeking a Marine Engineer to maintain and operate high-power tug machinery in a live port environment. This role requires hands-on responsibility and the ability to diagnose faults under pressure.

You will join a small professional team, with a clear route to Chief Engineer, and access to company-funded training, pension, life cover, and private medical insurance.