Tug – Oow Deck

Forth Ports Group; Stirling; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Vacation

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Scheme

Job summary

Targe Towing Limited is seeking competent Chief Engineers and Deck/Engine Officers to join an all-officer team on UK-flagged tugs. Roles are permanent and long‑term, based in the UK with 2 or 3 weeks on, 2 or 3 weeks leave (to be confirmed).

A pension arrangement is provided and safety, teamwork and leadership are highly valued. Applicants should be able to work as self-starters, with prior tug experience essential and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working on tugs is essential.
• Ability to be a self-starter is essential.

Skills

Experience on tugs

Self-starter

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

Tug – OOW Deck

Targe Towing Limited is searching for competent, professional and highly motivated Chief Engineers and Deck/Engine Officers to work on our UK based tugs as part of an all Officer team on UK flagged vessels.

2 or 3 weeks on/2 or 3 weeks leave TBC. Company and employee contribution pension.

Based in UK.

The ability to be a self-starter is essential.

Prior experience of working on tugs is essential

Salary, pension and terms and conditions of service are attractive.

About The Role

Targe Towing Limited has an excellent safety record and works to the highest of standards.

An excellent opportunity for someone wishing to work in a location that is nearer to home whilst having a professionally challenging ship based role. These positions are permanent and long‑term.

Targe Towing Limited has a highly refined and focussed safety culture and philosophy which lead to our being awarded BP Shipping’s Inaugural Safety Partner of the Year.

We offer a safe, clean and efficient working environment in which to work and this job would suit those who appreciate a dedication to safety, leadership and teamwork.

About The Company

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies.

The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.

Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Company Culture

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London.

A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day.

The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

Company Benefits

We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work‑life balance.

Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.

• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick days
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Employee discounts
• Gym membership or wellness programs
• Cycle to work
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Scheme

Salary

Not disclosed