Job Title: Marine Engineer - TS Jack Petchey

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

Salary: £33,000 gross per annum

Job type: Full time, Permanent.

Closing Date: 23rd November 2024.

Are you an experienced or qualified engineer who is looking for a unique offshore experience?

The Charity is vibrant and growing, 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. 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.

About the role:

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, LP air and hydraulics, and the planning and execution of off-season maintenance periods. 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 engine course. They should also either hold a current Seafarer Medical Certificate or be willing to obtain one. 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 demands of seagoing employment require 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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 fully understand and utilise the Electronic Planned Maintenance System (BMAINTAIN/SCRAMS)
• 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.
• Ensure cadets and staff operate in line with the Charities’ safeguarding and other policies.

Requirements:

• Approved Engine Course (AEC (preferred), Minimum RYA 1 Day Diesel Course with considerable other experience) Lv3 Engineering, RN or other Merchant Engineering experience will also be considered.
• ENG1 or ML5 medical certification (or a willingness to obtain and maintain).
• Ability to act as the sole Marine Engineer on board.
• Management and leadership experience with ability to direct ship’s staff and crew with clarity and authority.
• Possession of an ENG 1 or ML5 medical certificate, or an ability and willingness to obtain.

Benefits:

• 104 days annual leave per annum, 84 individual days during the sailing season and 20 working days during the winter refit period.
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the charity’s pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%).
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling.
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in this Marine Engineering vacancy, please apply now!

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Marine Engineer, Technical Manager, Technical Engineering Manager, Engineer, Marine Mechanic, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, will also be considered for this role.