Maritime Technical Superintendent (x3) in Fareham

The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports. Border Security Command works to disrupt and dismantle organised immigration crime, including organised criminal gangs. We reduce illicit goods and irregular migration and deliver detection and interception at the border. We safeguard people exploited through trafficking and smuggling and help build public confidence in the UK’s border security.

The at sea fleet consists of offshore patrol vessels (Cutters); and inshore patrol vessels (Coastal Patrol Vessels), RHIBs (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) and TWC’s (Tactical Watercrafts). The vessels are crewed with highly trained BSC Maritime officers who carry out maritime law enforcement, surveillance, and security duties. The Directorate operates against a wide variety of threats including drug smuggling, firearms, Organised Immigration Crime and Modern-Day Slavery.

The Maritime Engineering, Technical Support & Vessel Management Team including Logistics, operates within the broader Maritime Support Structure of BSC Maritime. This structure underpins the operational effectiveness of the UK’s maritime law enforcement capability by providing strategic, technical, and logistical support across the fleet. It brings together specialist teams responsible for vessel maintenance, procurement, compliance, and innovation, ensuring that maritime assets are safe, capable, and aligned with national security objectives. These teams foster collaboration across the directorate and with external partners, enabling a unified and agile response, while supporting the delivery of high-quality border security operations, in keeping vessels operational.

You will be accountable to the Senior Officer and Assistant Director within the Maritime Engineering, Technical Support & Vessel Management Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and legally compliant maintenance and operation of various vessels, including cutters, CPVs, RHIBs, and tactical watercraft. This involves supporting senior leadership by providing technical and strategic advice on maintenance prioritisation and budget planning. The role requires close collaboration with maritime operations leadership and safety officers to integrate maintenance with operations, monitor fleet performance, and update procedures in line with regulatory changes. Additionally, the role involves leading the technical team to maintain full compliance with all legal and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as Technical Superintendent for Home Office maritime vessels, fulfilling a statutory role and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant engineering operations across the fleet while linking vessel teams with shore-based management.
• Coordinating all planned and reactive maintenance, including repairs from defects or damage.
• Overseeing contractors and shipyard activity to ensure work is completed safely, to specification, on time, and within budget.
• Maintaining and reviewing operating manuals, instructions, and contingency plans to ensure they remain accurate, up to date, and aligned with current legislation and operational needs.
• Supporting the development of Chief Engineers by sharing best practice, highlighting common fleet issues, monitoring performance, and promoting consistent engineering standards and capability across vessels.
• Overseeing defect reporting, evaluating issues, and determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Identifying trends, prioritising repairs, and working to improve vessel reliability and minimise operational disruption.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, including Workboat Code and MCA certification.
• Working with Finance and Commercial teams to forecast maintenance costs, audit invoices, oversee refit periods, and manage procurement while maintaining value for money.

Working Pattern:

This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part‑time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements.

Allowances:

Maritime Skills Allowance of £5,000 (Level 2, Track B) per year subject to maintenance of the mandatory qualifications. Please note that these allowances may be subject to change in line with Home Office policies and procedures.

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