Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Location: Litherland

Marine Engineer
Peel Pilot Launch | Port & Marine
Base salary: £32,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
Call-out stipend: £8,050 per year for 1 week in 4 on-call
  
We’re looking for an experienced Marine Engineer to join the team and support the safe and reliable operation of a fleet of pilot and support vessels.
Salary & Benefits
 
Overtime available for callouts and additional planned maintenance outside normal Monday–Friday working hours, including weekends
Engineers currently average approximately £48,000 per year when fully staffed
33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
Uniform provided
Tools provided where required
Full training and development opportunities  

The Role
You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair and servicing of marine engineering, electrical and hull systems, helping to ensure vessels remain safe, operational and ready for service.

Key responsibilities:

Planned and reactive maintenance of vessels and equipment
Mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs
Supporting dry-docking and out-of-water operations
Maintaining engineering records and planned maintenance schedules
Investigating and rectifying defects
Providing technical support to vessel crews
Managing mechanical and electrical spare parts
Responding to marine emergencies when required
Providing out-of-hours engineering cover
Working safely in line with risk assessments and safe systems of work    
What We’re Looking For
 
Time-served Marine Engineer, Plant Engineer, 3rd Engineer or equivalent
Mechanical and electrical engineering experience
Knowledge of onboard power systems

Experience with planned maintenance systems
Understanding of marine safety procedures

Experience with risk assessments, permits to work and safe systems of work
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Good organisation and teamwork
Full, clean manual driving licence
Flexible approach to working hours    
Training & Development
You’ll receive training in areas including:
 
Abrasive wheels
Forklift truck operation
Slinger / Banksman
Knuckle boom crane operations    
There will also be opportunities to develop core engineering skills through new-build support and other projects, helping you continue to grow your technical experience.
  
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Marine Engineer looking for a varied role with strong earning potential, training and development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Give Melissa a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)