Sole Vessel Engineer
Location: Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AJ
Salary: Competitive with benefits
Schedule: Permanent, Full-time, 48 hours

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Sole Vessel Engineer, you will have overall responsibility for the operational state and maintenance of all machinery and electrical equipment on board the vessel. You’ll ensure safe and efficient operations, compliance with safety standards, and support the Master in achieving optimal performance and reliability.

What you’ll do as Sole Vessel Engineer:

• Ensure safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, electrical appliances, domestic installations, fittings and structures.
• Consult daily with the Master to achieve maximum economy and efficiency of machinery.
• Keep the Master informed of any occurrences in the engine room that might affect navigation or essential services.
• Assist the Master in ensuring compliance with Oil and Environmental Pollution Prevention Legislation.
• Become familiar with vessel construction, machinery and operating characteristics.
• Maintain overall control configuration of the vessel and all systems/equipment.
• Keep accurate records of labour, fuel, lubricating oils and water consumption.
• Ensure planned maintenance and emergency repairs are carried out with minimal disruption.
• Supervise bunkering and arrange transfers of fuel, oil, ballast and water.
• Prepare spare gear orders and maintain inventory lists and engine room stores.
• Monitor and inspect machinery spaces regularly to ensure operational capability.
• Ensure compliance with company Safety Management System, including Permit to Work and Tag Out systems.
• Provide detailed handovers when joining or leaving a vessel.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Master or the company.
• Assist in the planning of Dry Dock Specification including record of Hours on Machinery and match up to the OEM specification.
• Highlight parts are ordered in a timely manner.
• Assist the Technical Superintendent in getting the information on defects and works due in comprehensive jobs list to be imputed to the Docking Spec 

What you will need to do the role:

• MCA Certificate of Competence EOOW (as a minimum).
• STCW certifications (Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Designated Security Duties, Elementary First Aid).
• Unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate.
• Methodical approach and good standard of education.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• Ship’s Safety Officer Certificate.
• Familiarity with Serco 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), and ISO standards.

Does this sound like you?

You’re organised, safety-focused, and committed to maintaining operational excellence. You thrive in a dynamic maritime environment and take pride in delivering reliable and efficient engineering solutions.

What we offer

• Holidays: Competitive annual leave package
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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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. 

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