The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.

With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.\"

Job Summary

Working within our Marine team you will be responsible for the safe maintenance and operation of all mechanical machinery, electrical equipment and hydraulic systems on the vessel. Providing technical advice and support to the Master to ensure safe operations.

Being responsible in the completion of all relevant logbooks, record books, technical records and documentation, ensuring that these are maintained correctly and kept up to date is imperative.

You will also ensure clear, positive communication and understanding is maintained with the shore-based Superintendent, on all matters technical

This position is based on a shift pattern of week on week off (days and nights)

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum STCW Certificate 111/2 Chief Engineer Motor < 6,000KW near-coastal

• Minimum of 3 years service as 2nd Engineer

• Good working knowledge of the ISM code, Health & Safety Legislation and MARPOL

• Excellent maintenance and problem-solving skills

• Previous experience of working on small vessels

• Computer literate and able to work PM systems and other programmes with training

• Physically able to carry out routine maintenance tasks

• Experience of hydraulic and electrical engineering (desirable)

• Working knowledge of tugs and dredgers and the systems commonly found onboard (desirable)

• STCW Certificate 111/2 Chief Engineer Motor Unlimited (desirable)

Shore side accommodation provided when on rota

Benefits

• Be part of a fantastic team

• Exciting place to work

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 15% of salary)

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Private Health Care

• Life assurance

• Employee assistance programme

• 3rd party discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Volunteering scheme

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all criminal history including arrested, summoned, charged, cautioned or convicted offences including traffic related offences and financial sanctions such as Bankruptcy or CCJs whether as an adult or a juvenile on their application form.

For the purpose of the vetting you will be required to demonstrate evidence that you have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years.

In addition, successful candidates will be subject to vetting at SC Level undertaken by Kent Police.