Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Serco Maritime Services, Kyle of Lochalsh

Permanent, Full Time, 6 weeks on/3 weeks off- Opportunity to live afloat if required 

Competitive salary plus benefits 

In the Kyle of Lochalsh, we have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer to join the team, the rotation for this role is 6 weeks on/3 weeks off. This post offers an exciting opportunity for the right applicant to support a professional multi-skilled team operating from beautiful Kyle of Lochalsh for customers who expect and deserve the best service.

Serco Maritime Services deliver maritime support packages tailored to our customers' needs all delivered within a national accreditation framework. As owners and operators of specialist vessels, from harbour workboats to oceangoing support vessels, we provide world class integrated maritime services both in the UK and abroad. Our vessels provide a range of support, which include for example: dive support, military training, submarine rescue exercises, target/test equipment deployment/recovery and passenger transfers.

This Chief Engineer role will ensure the following as a minimum:

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, electrical appliances, air conditioning, domestic installations, boilers, fittings and structures within and without the machinery spaces and such items as may be detailed by the Company from time to time.
• Daily consultation with the Master and vessel crew in order to achieve the maximum economy consistent with the minimum efficiency required of the machinery under his/her charge.  He/she must keep the Master promptly and fully informed of any occurrences in the engine room which might affect navigation, propulsion or the essential services under his control.
• Follow Company policies/procedures relating to his department, making sure that his team are alerted to Company requirements particularly safety, on any relevant matters.
• Maintain vessel administration/upkeep of Classification Society Survey requirements for both hull and machinery in support of ashore Technical team.
• Be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and vessel contingency plans.
• Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any work commences.

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Certificate of Competence as Chief Engineer (3000kW) as a minimum
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course) 
• STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Elementary First Aid
• Unrestricted ENG1
• Passport
• Methodical in approach

Desirable skills, knowledge and qualifications:

• Ship's Safety Officer – Preferred
• Manual Handling
• Familiarisation with company/industry specific systems:
  • Company Safety Management System (SMS)
  • Integrated Management System (IMS)
  • International Safety Management (ISM)
  • International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
  • Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP)
  • International Organisational for Standardisation (ISO)

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We're also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. 

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