At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead marine engineering activities onboard specialist vessels and ensure operational readiness.
- Company: Join Serco, a global leader in delivering essential public services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with a focus on career growth and community support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while supporting vital maritime operations and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in marine engineering and strong leadership skills required.
Location: Shipboard
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Schedule: FTC 24 months/FT/ 48 hours - 5 weeks on / 5 weeks off
Ready to impact a better future? As a Marine Engineering Officer in our Serco Maritime team, you’ll support the safe and effective operation of specialist vessels by leading marine engineering activities onboard. Your work will help ensure vessels remain operational, compliant and ready to deliver essential services to customers in the UK and overseas.
Our work touches lives through the delivery of maritime support services that enable a wide range of operations, from dive support and military training to submarine rescue exercises, equipment deployment and passenger transfers. Joining us means contributing to services that create a positive impact while supporting innovation, trust and care across the maritime sector.
What you'll do as a Marine Engineering Officer (MEO)
- Lead and supervise the Marine Engineering Department in the operation, maintenance and repair of propulsion, auxiliary and support systems.
- Undertake planned maintenance, defect diagnosis and hands-on repair of machinery and equipment to ensure vessel availability and operational readiness.
- Monitor the performance and condition of engineering systems, identifying and escalating defects that may affect the vessel's operational capability.
- Delegate tasks and assign duties to members of the Marine Engineering Department to ensure work is completed safely and effectively.
- Support the Chief Engineer in the management, organisation and administration of engineering department activities.
- Ensure statutory, classification society and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) engineering requirements are achieved within required timescales.
- Lead engineering training and development activities to maintain departmental competence and readiness.
- Promote a positive safety culture and support the welfare, performance and discipline of personnel within the Marine Engineering Department.
- Respond to machinery breakdowns and engineering emergencies, coordinating corrective action to minimise operational impact.
Does this sound like you?
- Experience working within a marine engineering environment.
- Understanding of vessel engineering operations and maintenance activities.
- Ability to lead, organise and support colleagues in a maritime setting.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to escalate operational issues appropriately.
- Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous professional development.
What we offer
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity.
- Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging.
Vetting and checks:
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance, which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments.
Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
A little bit about us: At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on.
Our inclusive recruitment commitment: We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview.
For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.
Marine Engineer Officer employer: Serco Group
Serco is an exceptional employer that prioritises the protection of data as a core value, ensuring trust and integrity in its operations across various critical public services. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a company car or allowance, and a commitment to employee growth through flexible working arrangements, Serco fosters a collaborative work culture where every team member can influence strategic decisions and contribute to meaningful change. As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, Serco champions diversity and equal opportunities, making it an attractive workplace for all.
