Fleet Marine Engineer

Position: Fleet Marine Engineer
Job ID: 1848/16
Location: UK & Europe (Fleet travel required)
Rate/Salary:£40,000 – £43,000 depending on experience
Benefits: Company van, phone, accommodation when required, travel expenses, and additional benefits
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Fleet Marine Engineer

Typically, this person will provide technical support across a fleet of vessels, ensuring they are maintained to a high operational standard. The role involves travelling between vessels to carry out maintenance, inspections and repairs, supporting onboard engineers, coordinating contractors and assisting with planned maintenance and dry docking activities.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Fleet Marine Engineer :

• Travel across the vessel fleet carrying out maintenance, inspections and repairs
• Provide technical guidance and support to onboard vessel engineers
• Coordinate and manage external contractors for inspections, servicing and certification
• Assist with planning and managing vessel dry dockings and maintenance periods
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure planned maintenance systems are updated
• Identify required spare parts, obtain quotations and arrange procurement
• Support improvement initiatives across the fleet to increase reliability and efficienc
• Assist with training and evaluation of onboard engineering personnel
• Ensure vessels operate safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Occasionally sail as an engineer onboard vessels to provide emergency cover if required

Qualifications and requirements for the Fleet Marine Engineer:

• Previous experience in a marine engineering or fleet engineering role
• Strong understanding of vessel maintenance, repairs and marine engineering systems
• Ability to travel across the UK and Europe as required
• Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance periods or dry dockings
• Good understanding of marine safety regulations and engineering standards
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.