Marine Engineer - TS Royalist

Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near‑continent

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Salary: £33,490 gross per annum

Closing Date: 2 March 2026

Are you an experienced engineer looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is looking for an engineer for our flagship vessel TS Royalist who is used to inspire Sea Cadets to the possibilities of a life  MSSC a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life‑changing nautical adventure for young people, to give them the best possible head start in life.

We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five‑year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently looking for a Marine Engineer to join our team.

The primary purpose of the Marine Engineer is to deliver the maintenance and safe operation of all machinery on board the vessel. Responsibility spans the hull, structure, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical and electronic systems, fuel, water, hydraulics, and the planning and execution of in‑season maintenance. A comprehensive level of advice and support to the onboard Engineer is provided by our two, office based, Engineering Technical staff.

Applicants should have the requisite experience and should ideally have completed an approved engineering course or a willingness to complete on within the first 12 months of employment. They should ideally hold a current Seafarer Medical Certificate or willing to be medically assessed for the position. The ability to work effectively with young people as well as the permanent and relief crew members is essential.

Ship system familiarisation, child safeguarding and any necessary sea safety course refresher training will be given to the successful applicant.

The particular demand of seagoing employment requires the incumbent to be available for duty for prolonged periods and working hours necessarily need to be very flexible. Although overtime will not be recognised, the working and rest hours for the role will be within the confines of the terms of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. The uncertain nature of the working hours are recognised by the holiday arrangements afforded.

For an informal discussion about the role of Marine Engineer on board TS Royalist, please contact MSSC's Offshore Office on .

Applications should consist of a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, both available from the website. You may submit your CV in support of your application, but the appropriate application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for these roles.

• Support the Commanding Officer to achieve the successful execution of the offshore sailing programme.
• To conduct routine maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, water systems in accordance with the vessel's Planned Maintenance Schedules.
• To operate engines, generators, electrical, hydraulic and water systems as required.
• To carry out general ship husbandry.
• To effect repairs and planned maintenance during the season and refit periods as requested by the Offshore Technical team.
• Maintain an in‑depth knowledge of specific machinery and equipment through ongoing training and other methods as required by MSSC.
• To fully understand and utilise the Electronic Planned Maintenance System.
• To liaise with contractors on behalf of the offshore technical team as required.
• To advise and guide relief Marine Engineers.
• To assist with the delivery of the cadet training programme.
• To support the Ship's Captain during the winter maintenance period (Dec to Feb) by ensuring all maintenance and refit job cards, checks, inspections, modifications, and servicing routines within their department are conducted in a timely and satisfactory manner. This will require close liaison with contractors and shore support staff, and regular update…