Ferry Operations Engineer

1 month ago


Scotland, United Kingdom Shetland Islands Council Full time
Job Description

Under the direction of the Master or person(s) authorised by the Master, the Ferry Engineer will perform the following engineering shipboard tasks singularly or with other crew:

  • Ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
  • Keeping the Master of the vessel fully informed as to the condition and state of readiness of all machinery, electrical and propulsion equipment on board, especially where it may affect the safe and scheduled operation.
  • Ensuring that the vessel's equipment, machinery and electrical systems are maintained in good working order.
  • The regular testing of machinery systems and the recording of such tests on form CHK2a (CHK2b on Daggri and Dagalien).
  • Operate, to Master's orders, on a manual basis, main or auxiliary engine system(s) in the event of an automation or instrument failure until the vessel is anchored, moored or otherwise brought to safety for the passengers, crew and ship.
  • This post is on a shift pattern of 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off.
  • Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum (pro rata), contracted overtime payment and weekend working unsocial.
  • Permanent Full Time post for 42.0 Hours per Week (37 hours and 5 hours contracted overtime),
  • A relocation package does not apply to this post.
  • You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited.
  • We are happy to talk flexible working.


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