Shore Based Marine Engineer

About the job

Job Title: Shore Based Marine Engineer

Location: Corpach, Kishorn or Kyle. Travel will be required.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

Job type: Full- time, permanent. Core hours of work 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. Travel, overnight stays and overtime including weekend work will be required at times due to the nature of the business. Accommodation offered to the right applicant. Use of company van for business use only.

About the Company:

Ferguson Transport & Shipping is a family-owned and operated business. With over 60 years of experience in the haulage and marine industry, we provide proactive logistic solutions for our customers throughout the Highlands & Islands, and mainland UK, within multiple sectors including:

• Road Haulage
• Marine Services
• Rail Logistics
• Storage & Warehousing
• Cranage
• Waste Management
• Servicing/Maintenance
• Port Services
• Kishorn Port & Dry Dock

Today we are proudly one of the largest independent transport and distribution companies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. We owe our remarkable growth and enviable reputation to our continued investment in innovative transport solutions, our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and the enduring support of the local business community.

We're passionate about what we do, and our goal is always to provide a quality service that exceeds customer expectations and deliver flexible transport solutions that make a positive difference to our client's businesses we serve.

About the role:

The Shore Based Marine Engineer will organise and maintain the smooth operation and maintenance of the company's fleet of vessels, carrying out inspections and ensuring all relevant legislation is complied with regarding vessel maintenance, preventative maintenance and state of repair.

About you:

Key Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Previous marine engineering experience
• Ideally Second or Chief Engineer certification or equivalent
• Knowledge of ISM code, Merchant Shipping and Workboat Codes

Personal Attributes:

• Confident, professional manner
• Organisational skills with good written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to think ahead and regularly cope with new/unexpected circumstances and tight deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise your workload
• Ability to ensure confidentiality is adhered to at all times

Main Responsibilities (list not exhaustive):

• Ensure that all other relevant company and departmental policies and procedures are complied with at all times
• Ensure all assigned vessels are maintained up to company standards and are compliant with all necessary legislation
• Advocate a strong safety culture in line with the ISM code, Merchant Shipping and Workboat Codes and company policies
• Conduct regular vessel inspections
• Maintain and regularly update a vessel defect reporting system. Supervise and report repairs and vessel upgrades
• Carryout repairs and overhauls on a range of small coded craft including Ribs and Tug vessel
• Undertake repairs at dry dockings
• Report to the Operations Director
• Identify areas for improvements and modifications
• Monitor and ensure compliance with statutory, class and other third-party requirements
• Carryout repairs and overhauls on Machinery and components including Hydraulic, potable water, main engines and generators, cranes, 24v,110v,240v and 400v electrical distribution systems
• Ensure that all activities, also by third parties engaged, comply with set SHEQ standards
• Carry out basic training on minor repairs and defects with vessel crew
• Develop and upkeep oil sampling and assessment system for all vessel engines, gearboxes and generators
• Ensure vessel defects are appropriately categorised with timescales in place for rectification
• Compile a brief weekly summary report and a more detailed monthly progress and planning report for Company Directors
• Any other tasks as assigned by management
• Ensure that you conduct yourself in a business like and professional manner at all times

Benefits of being an employee with Ferguson Transport & Shipping:

• Competitive rates of pay + overtime rates for weekend working
• Flexible holidays - 28 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), enhanced with service
• Aggregated holiday pay
• Loyalty payment scheme
• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
• Occupational health surveillance
• Group life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Training & support from day one and throughout your career with the Company
• Relocation support and accommodation available for the right applicants

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Marine Engineer, Technical Manager, Technical Engineering Manager, Engineer, Marine Mechanic, Shore Based Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Automation will also be considered for this role.