Chief Engineer (Tug) - UK - Permanent

Chief Engineer (Tug) - UK - Permanent
Navis Consulting are recruiting on behalf of our reputable client who are looking for a Chief Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out operational services to ships in a safe and responsible manner.
• Responsibility for the safe operation of the vessels and engines, generators and associated machinery and equipment.
• Ensure that all machinery (deck and engine) is maintained to operational standards at all times.
• Carry out ships' husbandry and Health & Safety checks onboard the vessel, rectifying and/or reporting faults as required.
• Following statutory and regulatory guidelines as laid down by the Company, MCA and other external bodies, keep all paperwork accurate and up to date.
• To supervise and train all other engineering staff under their control.

Qualifications:

• Minimum STCW III/3
• All STCW basic training in date
• ENG1 Medical with at least 6 months until expiry
• Ability to thoroughly analyse all engineering situations & to submit detailed and accurate written and oral reports.
• Fault diagnosis and rectification for all the major machinery on board vessels
• Ability to manage a team and allocate responsibilities
• Harbour or Terminal towage experience preferred.
• Strong administrative/computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for this position.

Our client is receiving applications now, so to be considered for interview, please send your CV to or apply.

Navis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.