At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair our fleet of Fast Rescue Crafts, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on marine safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and the chance to work away from home.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in marine safety while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Standard Grade in Maths and English, time-served mechanic, and basic computer skills.
The predicted salary is between 32498 - 39720 £ per year.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To service and repair of our fleet of outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Crafts
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Report directly to the Vessel Support Manager and ultimately to Group Technical Manager.
KEY WORK AREAS
- Service outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Craft
- Repair outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Craft
- Ensuring all shipboard mechanical operated and maintained in a safe, efficient manner.
- Keeping company approved Planned Maintenance / Purchasing / systems are kept fully up to date
- All material used for the Job is allocated against that Job
- To ensure all appropriate PTW’s, Isolations, Risk Assessments, Method Statements are in accordance with the tasks in hand.
Stop The Job must be initiated should any unsafe practices be observed.
- Carry out inflatable & fibre glass repairs to rescue boats when required
- Deliveries to and collections of items from our fleet of vessels in Aberdeen Harbour
- General duties in our Rescue Boat workshop and on board our vessels while in port
- Any other reasonable task requested by your line manager, senior manager or director
- Providing out-of-hours service, as and when required
COMMUNICATIONS
- Daily contact with colleagues and management at the Rescue Boat Department
- Liaising with customers, clients and crew members on a regular basis
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
- Standard Grade pass or equivalent in Maths and English
- Time served Mechanic
- Full driving licence
- Computer literate to a basic standard
PERSONAL QUALITIES/CHARACTERISTICS
- Keen to learn
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Flexible attitude towards work and working hours
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Able to work away from home, as and when required
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and responsibilities and duties may change.
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Mechanical Engineer in Kingswells employer: North Star Shipping
North Star Shipping is an exceptional employer located in Kingswells, Scotland, offering a dynamic work environment where skilled mechanics can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and safety, we provide comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that ensures the highest standards of maintenance for our fleet, while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant maritime community.
