Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Chief Engineer on Tugs - That's Exactly the Point. Svitzer is looking for a Chief Engineer to join the Victory, supporting towage operations across UK ports and coastal waters. This is a role that goes beyond routine harbour work - near coastal towage brings variety, challenge, and the expectation that you are switched on, confident and ready to take responsibility.
This is not a supervisory role from the sidelines. As Chief Engineer, you are hands‑on, accountable, and ultimately responsible for keeping a powerful tug operational in a demanding, safety‑critical environment where downtime is not an option. If you want real ownership, technical challenge and responsibility in professional towage, this could be the right step for you.
- Maintaining and operating high‑power tug machinery in a live, demanding operational environment
- Diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure, keeping the vessel safe and operationally ready
- Owning the condition, safety and readiness of your engine room
- Supporting the Master and crew to keep the Victory operational at all times
- Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust, competence and teamwork matter
- Managing planned maintenance, spares, stores and engineering records to the required standard
- Working flexibly across vessel duties when required, while completing ongoing training and development
If you take pride in your vessel, your machinery and your work, you'll fit in well here.
Why Svitzer?Because tug engineering should be done properly. 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation - clear structure and real time off Living onboard during your working period - no daily commuting Modern, well‑maintained vessels - no corner‑cutting and no neglected machinery A company that expects high standards - and backs you to meet them Local technical support - close, capable and responsive Training, development and long‑term career opportunities We don't promise an easy job.
We promise one worthy of the title Chief Engineer.
- Competitive salary of £68,440.88 per annum
- Permanent, time for time contract
- Pension matched up to 10%
- Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer
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