Job Description

Tug Engineer

My client is continuing to grow its operations and is looking to recruit an experienced Tug Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sea-going engineer who is looking to move into a land-based, harbour-focused role, while still remaining hands-on with marine operations. The role is primarily harbour based, with occasional work away from port supporting coastal towage and associated operations.

The Role

The Tug Engineer you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our tug fleet.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 24/7 engineering cover within a 40-hour working week to meet customer towage requirements

• Ensuring the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of all mechanical and engineering systems on board

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance of machinery and equipment

• Making sound engineering decisions while working safely under pressure and in challenging marine environments

• Maintaining high standards of safety for all crew and operations

• Ordering machinery spares and engine room consumables as required

• Working closely with other crew members and shore-based teams, adhering to all operational and safety procedures

Working Pattern

• Permanent, land-based role (non-rotational)

• Standard 40-hour week

• Flexible working option available — hours can be completed earlier in the week, allowing additional days off, subject to management approval

• Overtime opportunities available

This flexibility makes the role particularly attractive for engineers seeking a better work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• MCA Chief Engineer 3000kW (III/3)

• All required STCW short courses (including recent amendments)

• Valid ENG1 medical

• Strong decision-making ability and attention to detail

• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

• Good communication skills and fluency in English

• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit operational team

• Competence in Microsoft Office applications

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience

• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• 4% pension contribution

• Life cover at 7x basic salary

• Generous death in service benefit

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme