Marine Engineer - Felixstowe

Svitzer

Felixstowe, United Kingdom
Base: £54,605.71 py; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Hands-on tug machinery maintenance
Fault diagnosis under pressure
Engine room safety ownership
This role involves maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment where downtime is not an option

Job Summary

  • This role involves maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment where downtime is not an option.
  • The position offers a clear route to Chief Engineer status with modern fleet support, mentoring, and funded progression.
  • Employees work on a 1 week on / 1 week off rotation with a salary starting from £54,605.71 per annum.

Matching Summary

This role involves maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment where downtime is not an option.

Salary

Base: £54,605.71 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Pension matched up to 10%, Life Cover (4x salary), Private Medical Insurance, 7 days leave after 3 years

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hands-on tug machinery maintenance
  • Fault diagnosis under pressure
  • Engine room safety ownership
  • STCW III/3 Engineering Officer certification
  • Valid ENG1 medical certificate

Nice-to-have

  • Harbour towage experience preferred
  • Small-vessel operational experience
  • Professional mindset with pride in work
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to continuous engineering development

Key Requirements

  • STCW III/3 Engineering Officer of the Watch minimum
  • Valid ENG1 certificate with 6 months validity
  • Right to live and work in the UK
  • Full UK driving licence required
  • Living within one hour commute of Felixstowe

Work Rights

Must have right to live and work in the UK

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