SF Motorman

This is a permanent full-time post in the engineering department of CalMac's small ferry service, working as a Motorman at sea. The work centres on supporting the watchkeeping engineer, keeping engine room machinery and bilges clean and maintained, and reporting defects. Shifts run on a rotation of one week on and one week off, or two on and two off, depending on the vessel. Applicants must hold a valid ENG1 medical and STCW certificates, uploaded with the application.

What the job involves

• Supporting the watchkeeping engineer during engine room watches




• Assisting with planned maintenance of main and auxiliary machinery




• Maintaining machinery spaces, engine rooms and associated equipment to a high standard




• Reporting technical issues, defects and breakdowns that may affect vessel operations




• Helping to maintain safe working practices throughout the engine room and machinery spaces




• Managing waste and oil sludge disposal in line with environmental and company procedures




• Keeping machinery space bilges clean and well maintained




• Assisting with preparing overhaul and maintenance work programmes




• Upkeep of machinery spaces and voids, keeping them clean, organised and presentable




• Other duties reasonably required by the Engineer Officers or Chief Engineer

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified engine rating




• Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety and Hull Integrity certificate




• Direct Service to Passengers certificate




• Crisis Management and Human Behaviour certificate




• STCW 2010 basic safety training: fire prevention and fire fighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities, crowd management

Registration & licences

• Valid ENG1 medical certificate with no limitations

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory references




• Right to work in the UK, with documentation uploaded

Nice to have

• MES certificate

What’s offered

• Benefits on top of salary




• Rotation offering an excellent work-life balance




• Opportunity to build a career in maritime




• Work at sea on lifeline island ferry services

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