Chief Engineer - Felixstowe

Svitzer

Felixstowe, United Kingdom
Base: £68,440.88 py; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Stcw iii/3 chief engineer certification
Valid eng1 medical certificate
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
This is a hands-on role where the Chief Engineer is directly accountable for keeping powerful tug vessels operational in a demanding, safety-critical environment

Job Summary

  • This is a hands-on role where the Chief Engineer is directly accountable for keeping powerful tug vessels operational in a demanding, safety-critical environment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £68,440.88 per annum along with a pension matched up to 10% and life cover.
  • Candidates must be willing to work on a 1 week on / 1 week off rotation while maintaining high standards for machinery and safety.

Matching Summary

This is a hands-on role where the Chief Engineer is directly accountable for keeping powerful tug vessels operational in a demanding, safety-critical environment.

Salary

Base: £68,440.88 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Pension matched up to 10%, Life Cover (4x salary), Private Medical Insurance, Uniforms provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • STCW III/3 Chief Engineer certification
  • Valid ENG1 medical certificate
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Harbour towage or small-vessel experience
  • Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

Nice-to-have

  • III/2 Unlimited certification preferred
  • Local residence to Port of Felixstowe
  • Professional mindset with pride in safety
  • Experience with modern well-maintained fleets

Key Requirements

  • Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer <6000kW
  • Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (min 6 months)
  • Right to live and work in the UK
  • Full UK Driving Licence required

Work Rights

Must have right to live and work in the UK

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