Shore Based Marine Engineer

Position: Shore Based Marine Engineer
Job ID: 2509/2
Location: Various sites in the UK (Main reporting office: Lowestoft, Suffolk)
Rate/Salary: Starting at £41,790 per annum
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The job description below outlines the position of a shore-based marine engineer.

Typically, this person will undertake maintenance and repairs on a growing fleet of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) around the UK, working both on location and in the office. The role will involve working with high-speed engines such as MTU, MAN, and Volvo Penta, as well as gearboxes and electrical, hydraulic, and heating systems. They will collaborate with crew members to ensure vessel availability and provide support with repairs and training.

HSB Technical's client is a very established and well-regarded business entity, known for its pioneering work in offshore industry vessels.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Shore-Based Marine Engineer:

1. Perform general vessel maintenance, inspection, and repairs
2. Conduct engine changes (MTU, MAN, Volvo Penta) and gearbox changes (Twindisc, Servogear)
3. Fault-find and repair electrical, hydraulic, and heating systems
4. Collaborate closely with the crew to understand problems and train them to service/check vessels
5. Travel to multiple sites across the UK and occasionally Europe
6. Adapt to flexible working hours and respond to breakdowns/emergency repairs
7. Maintain and promote QHSE standards and safety culture on all vessels and sites

Qualifications and Requirements for the Shore-Based Marine Engineer:

1. Demonstrable experience in a service engineer role, with exposure to high-speed engines
2. Proven ability in diagnostic checks and in-depth fault-finding
3. Fluent in written and spoken English
4. Strong team player with excellent communication skills
5. Proactive, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
6. Full, valid driving license
7. Desirable: Experience with MTU and Volvo engines, NVQ Engineering or equivalent
8. UK Passport

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.