Chief Engineer

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** 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 our Felixstowe operation.

This is not a supervisory role from the sidelines.

As Chief Engineer, you are hands-on, accountable, and ultimately responsible for keeping powerful tug vessels operational in a demanding, safety-critical environment where downtime is not an option.

If you want real ownership, technical challenge, and responsibility this is the role where it counts.
** This Is What the Job Really Looks Like
*** Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment
* Diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure
* Owning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine room
* Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times
* Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter

If you’re looking for a desk-based Chief Engineer role, this isn’t it.

If you want to be trusted with real authority and responsibility, it probably is.

Because tug engineering should be done properly.
* ** 1 week on / 1 week off rotation** – work hard, then properly switch off
* ** Modern, well-maintained fleet** – no corner-cutting, no neglected machinery
* ** A company that expects high standards** — and backs you to meet them
* ** Local technical support** – close, capable, responsive

We don’t promise an easy job.

We promise one worthy of the title
* Chief Engineer*.
** What You Get
*** 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
* Uniforms and PPE provided
* Employee Assistance Programme
** What You Bring
*** Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer