Vessel Engineer-Maritime North - OOP Operations

Serco Limited; Kyle of Lochalsh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Limited in the United Kingdom seeks a Vessel Engineer to ensure safe operation, maintenance and performance of onboard machinery, delivering reliable marine services.

You will work with the Vessel Master to optimize efficiency, monitor consumption and maintain records, while supervising contractors and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• MCA Certificate of Competency EOOW (minimum).
• STCW certificates including Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Survival Craft and Elementary First Aid.
• Valid unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate.
• Methodical problem-solving and ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Trust, resilience, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement and growth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of propulsion, auxiliary, deck and electrical machinery onboard the vessel.
• Plan and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximise reliability and availability of equipment.
• Work closely with the Vessel Master to maintain operational efficiency and respond promptly to engineering matters that could affect vessel operations.
• Monitor fuel, lubricants and water consumption, maintaining accurate engineering records and reports.
• Supervise contractors and ensure engineering work is completed safely, effectively and to the required standards.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental and pollution prevention requirements, ensuring emergency equipment and procedures are fully maintained and understood.

Skills

EOOW Certification

STCW Certificates

ENG1 Medical Certificate

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Vessel Engineer in our Maritime Services team, you'll be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, reliability and performance of onboard machinery and engineering systems. Your work will help ensure vital marine services operate safely, efficiently and reliably every day.

This is a role with real purpose. By maintaining vessel systems to the highest standards, you'll help create impactful solutions that support operations, protect the environment and deliver a positive impact on communities. Working as part of a trusted maritime team, you'll play an important role in helping us impact a better future while supporting innovation, safety and operational excellence.

What you'll do as a Vessel Engineer

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of propulsion, auxiliary, deck and electrical machinery onboard the vessel.
• Plan and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximise reliability and availability of equipment.
• Work closely with the Vessel Master to maintain operational efficiency and respond promptly to engineering matters that could affect vessel operations.
• Monitor fuel, lubricants and water consumption, maintaining accurate engineering records and reports.
• Supervise contractors and ensure engineering work is completed safely, effectively and to the required standards.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental and pollution prevention requirements, ensuring emergency equipment and procedures are fully maintained and understood.

Does this sound like you?

• You hold an MCA Certificate of Competency Officer of the Watch Engineering (EOOW) as a minimum.
• Current STCW certificates including Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Survival Craft and Elementary First Aid.
• You hold a valid unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate
• You take a methodical approach to problem-solving and can work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• You demonstrate trust, resilience, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement and growth.