2nd Engineer-Maritime North

Full-time 48 hours – 6 weeks on 6 weeks off
Renfrewshire
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Serco is looking 2nd Engineer-Maritime North - OOP Operations. Responsible to the Chief Engineer for the day-to-day running of the Engine Room Department and in maintaining an environment which is without risk to the health and safety of engine room staff, other crew members and the environment.

Main Accountabilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, emergency maintenance and repair work for continuous survey of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, air conditioning, domestic installations, boilers, fittings and structures both within and without the machinery room spaces after discussions regarding work programme with Chief Engineer.
• Assigns duties to all staff, continuously monitoring progress.
• Personally supervise work on main engine and auxiliaries, to assign
• duties to the Engine Room Staff to ensure a planned and co-ordinated performance of maintenance duties.
• Keep Chief Engineer advised of maintenance progress at all times.
• Ensure machinery and machinery area is kept as clean as possible, with engine room stairs, ladders and walkways kept clear at all times.
• Be in the engine room during manoeuvring and trial periods (with short breaks yet remain readily accessible).
• Monitor, control and document the use of spare parts and stores.
• Control, allocate and monitor overtime after discussions with the Chief Engineer.
• To liaise with the other members of the ship's staff in order to give feedback and early warning to the Chief Engineer concerning any practice, item of plant or machinery which might be a potential hazard.
• To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and contingency plans and so ensure that all members of engine room staff are trained and proficient.
• Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.
• Fully conversant with company Safety Management System- specifically:
• Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
• Shipboard Management Team
• Shipboard Safety Committee
• To understudy the Chief Engineer so that, in the event of illness or accident, they may take over the responsibility of the Engine Room Department temporarily.
• To give/receive an appropriate and detailed written handover when leaving/joining Company vessels.
• To carry out any other duties as may reasonably requested by the Chief Engineer.

What You Will Need To Do The Role

• Security Clearance
• TMCC Maintainer Course (SD Victoria specific)
• DP Maintainer Course (SD Northern River Specific)
• MCA Certificate of Competency as 2nd Engineer (Unlimited)
• 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

What We Offer

• Salary: salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 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
• 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

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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.