Marine Engineer

Position

Marine Engineer – London operation at Svitzer.

• Maintain and operate high‑power tug machinery in a live port environment
• Diagnose faults and fix problems under pressure
• Own the condition, safety, and readiness of the engine room
• Support the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times
• Work effectively as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter

• STCW III/3 Engineering Officer of the Watch minimum (III/2 preferred)
• Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity)
• Strong fault‑finding, maintenance, and problem‑solving skills
• Harbour towage or small‑vessel experience preferred
• Professional mindset and pride in safe, reliable engineering
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and own transport required to access the port

• Salary starting at £54,605.71 per annum with regular reviews
• Time‑for‑time contract
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Life Cover (4× pensionable salary) and single private medical insurance
• Progression to obtain Chief Engineer Small Vessel CoC
• 7 days leave after 3 years’ service
• Company‑funded training and certification
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Employee Assistance Programme

• 1 week on / 1 week off rotation – work hard, then properly switch off
• Modern, well‑maintained fleet – no corner‑cutting, no neglected machinery
• Clear route to Chief Engineer (SV) – many senior engineers started here
• Real support for development – mentoring, training, and funded progression