Seagoing Marine Engineer

Position: Seagoing Marine Engineer (Multicat Vessel)
Location: Seagoing (UK & North West Europe)
Salary: £40 - £48K (4 weeks on 4 weeks off rotation) Starting 11th July
Job Type: Permanent
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About the Company
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter operating across the Maritime, Shipbuilding, Power & Propulsion, Energy and Subsea sectors.
 
We are currently supporting a well-established marine operator in the search for an experienced Marine Engineer to join their fleet of Multicat workboats operating throughout UK and European waters.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a varied role, working onboard modern commercial vessels supporting a range of offshore, marine construction and vessel operations.
 
As the onboard Marine Engineer, you will take responsibility for the safe operation, maintenance and reliability of all engineering systems onboard, ensuring the vessel remains fully operational and compliant throughout each voyage.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation, monitoring and maintenance of all onboard machinery and engineering systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Maintain propulsion systems, generators, auxiliary machinery and associated engineering equipment.
• Monitor fuel, lubrication, cooling and hydraulic systems to ensure optimum performance.
• Assist the Master during vessel operations, manoeuvring and deck activities when required.
• Ensure emergency machinery and critical engineering systems remain fully operational and ready for use.
• Complete maintenance records, engineering logs and statutory documentation accurately.
• Support Class surveys, inspections and audits, ensuring continued compliance with statutory requirements.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within machinery spaces and engineering stores.
• Promote a strong safety culture whilst complying with company procedures, maritime legislation and environmental requirements.

Candidate Requirements
Essential

• Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency (EOOW or above).

Accepted certificates include:

• EOOW Unlimited
• Second Engineer (Limited or Unlimited)
• Chief Engineer (Limited or Unlimited)
• Second Engineer (<3,000kW)
• Chief Engineer (<3,000kW)
• Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate.
• Current STCW Basic Safety Training.
• Marine Engine Operator Licence (MEOL) or equivalent MCA engineering qualification.
• Previous experience working onboard commercial vessels such as Multicats, workboats, tugs, offshore support vessels, CTVs, pilot boats or similar.
• Strong knowledge of marine diesel engines, auxiliary machinery and onboard engineering systems.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults, carry out planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns whilst at sea.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience working within offshore wind, marine construction or renewable energy sectors.
• Hydraulic systems experience.
• Familiarity with planned maintenance systems (PMS).
• Experience supporting dry dockings, Class surveys or vessel mobilisation projects.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

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