Chief Engineer

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 Liverpool operation and become an integral part of our Harbour Towage operations. 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.

• 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

Why Svitzer? 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.

• 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

• Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer