Tug Marine Engineer - Hands-On Path to Chief Engineer

Felixarc Marine Ltd.; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £54,605.71+ per year

Time‑for‑Time contract

Pension matched up to 10%

Life Cover (4x pensionable salary)

Private Medical Insurance

Company-funded training and certif ic

Uniforms and PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Svitzer Felixstowe is recruiting a Marine Engineer to join the tug operations. This hands‑on role requires diagnosing faults, maintaining high‑power tug machinery, and ensuring engine room readiness in a fast‑moving port environment.

You will work with a small professional crew, have a clear route to Chief Engineer, and access funded training and progression. UK work rights and STCW/ENG1 are required.

Qualifications

• STCW III/3 Engineering Officer of the Watch mandatory; III/2 preferred.
• Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity).
• Harbour towage or small-vessel experience is advantageous.

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 your 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

Fault-finding

Maintenance

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

STCW Engineering Officer of the Watch III/3

ENG1 Certification

III/2 Preferred

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Svitzer Felixstowe is recruiting a Marine Engineer to join the tug operations. This hands‑on role requires diagnosing faults, maintaining high‑power tug machinery, and ensuring engine room readiness in a fast‑moving port environment.

You will work with a small professional crew, have a clear route to Chief Engineer, and access funded training and progression. UK work rights and STCW/ENG1 are required.