Marine Engineer - Southampton

Not Everyone Is Cut Out for Tug Work - That’s Exactly the Point.Svitzer is looking for a Marine Engineer to join our Southampton operation.This is not a passive maintenance role. Tug engineering is hands-on, demanding, and unforgiving of shortcuts. You will be relied upon to keep powerful vessels operational in a fast-moving port environment, where downtime is not an option and standards matter.If you want responsibility, real engineering challenges, and a genuine route to Chief Engineer, this is where you earn it.This Is What the Job Really Looks LikeMaintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environmentDiagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressureOwning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine roomSupporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all timesWorking as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matterIf you’re looking for a quiet engine room, this isn’t it.If you want to become a better engineer, it probably is.Why Svitzer?Because tug engineering should be done properly.1 week on / 1 week off rotation – work hard, then properly switch offModern, well-maintained fleet – no corner-cutting, no neglected machineryClear route to Chief Engineer (SV) – many of our senior engineers started hereReal support for development – mentoring, training, and funded progressionWe don’t promise an easy job.We promise one that will make you better at what you do.What You GetSalary from £54,605.71 per annumTime-for-Time contractPension matched up to 10%Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance7 days leave after 3 years’ serviceCompany-funded training and certificationUniforms and PPE providedEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWhat You BringSTCW III/3 Engineering Officer of the Watch minimum (III/2 preferred)Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity)Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skillsHarbour towage or small-vessel experience preferredA professional mindset and pride in safe, reliable engineeringThe right to live and work in the UKLiving within approximately a 30 minute commute of the Port of SouthamptonA full UK driving licence and own transport are required to access the portIf you want to progress to become our next Chief Engineer, this could be the move that defines your career.Building a Diverse WorkplaceIn Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!How to ApplyTo apply for this role, please 'Apply Now' and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr