Marine Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Engineering
Marine Engineering / Maritime, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Alicat Workboats Ltd. is East Anglia’s leading builder of aluminium vessels, specializing in crew transfer vessels, wind farm service vessels, and a wide range of commercial workboats. The company collaborates with multiple design houses to develop, build, and deliver vessels tailored to diverse client requirements, including offshore crew transfer, commuter ferries, and patrol craft. Alicat also provides turnkey consultancy and project management services for vessel modification, refit, and ongoing maintenance.
The business operates one of the UK’s premier repair facilities for small craft up to 40m, supported by a 200-tonne mobile vessel lift, extensive quayside access, and comprehensive onsite marine services. Facilities include marine electrical, fabrication, precision engineering, specialist diesel engine services, and fully equipped service vans, enabling efficient support for vessels with direct access to the North Sea.
Reporting to our department manager you will undertake maintenance and repairs, from our facility, from minor equipment replacements to removing and installing engines gearboxes and various ancillary units, working with our colleagues across the site.
Key Duties- General vessel maintenance, inspection and repairs servicing of parts.
- Engine changes, potential engine rebuilding and testing (Engine types include: (MTU, MAN and Volvo Penta CAT Scania ))
- Gearbox changes (including Twindisc and Servogear).
- Be familiar with Prop Jet CPP IPS drive trains.
- Fault-finding and repairs of the vessel.
- Demonstrable previous experience in a marine engineer role
- Previous experience working on high-speed engines
- Ability to complete diagnostic checks and in-depth fault finding
- Excellent team player and a proactive mentality
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Full, valid driving license
- Experience with MTU and Volvo Cat Scania etc.
- Preferred L3 Diploma/NVQ Engineering or equivalent
- Previous experience in a marine related role
We offer a full time role, with overtime pension and statuary holidays on a PAYE basis.
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