Second Engineer – Seagoing

Serco Maritime Services, Kyle of Lochalsh

Permanent, Full time, 6 weeks on/3 weeks off- Opportunity to live afloat if required

Competitive salary plus benefits

For applicants who live further than 80 miles away from Kyle of Lochalsh, Serco will pay a maxiumum of 0.45p per mile for travel to and from base.

We have a great opportunity for you to join the team as a Second Engineer in the Kyle of Lochalsh. This post offers an exciting opportunity for the right applicant to support a professional multi-skilled team operating from beautiful Kyle of Lochalsh for customers who expect and deserve the best service.

Serco Maritime Services deliver maritime support packages tailored to our customers’ needs all delivered within a national accreditation framework. As owners and operators of specialist vessels, from harbour workboats to oceangoing support vessels, we provide world class integrated maritime services both in the UK and abroad. Our vessels provide a range of support, which include for example: dive support, military training, submarine rescue exercises, target/test equipment deployment/recovery and passenger transfers.

Main Accountabilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, emergency maintenance and repair work for continuous survey of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, air conditioning, domestic installations, boilers, fittings and structures both within and without the machinery room spaces after discussions regarding work programme with Chief Engineer.
• Personally supervise work on main engine and auxiliaries, to ensure a planned and co-ordinated performance of maintenance duties.
• Keep Chief Engineer advised of maintenance progress at all times.
• Ensure machinery and machinery area is kept as clean as possible, with engine room stairs, ladders and walkways kept clear at all times.
• Monitor, control and document the use of spare parts and stores.
• To liaise with the other members of the ship’s staff in order to give feedback and early warning to the Chief Engineer concerning any practice, item of plant or machinery which might be a potential hazard.
• To be fully conversant with the use of all safety equipment, emergency procedures and contingency plans and so ensure that all members of engine room staff are trained and proficient.
• Be familiar with safety routines and ensure necessary safeguards are in place before any maintenance/repair work commences.
• Fully conversant with company Safety Management System- specifically:
• • Permit to Work/Tag Out Systems
  • Shipboard Management Team
  • Shipboard Safety Committee

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Certificate of Competence as Second Engineer (3000kW) as a minimum
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
• STCW Elementary First Aid
• Unrestricted ENG1
• Passport
• Methodical in approach

Desirable skills, knowledge and qualifications:

• Ship’s Safety Officer – Preferred
• Manual Handling
• Familiarisation with company/industry specific systems:
• Company Safety Management System (SMS)
• Integrated Management System (IMS)
• International Safety Management (ISM)
• International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
• Code of Safe Working Practices (CoSWP)
• International Organisational for Standardisation (ISO)

What we offer:

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  Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

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