MarineEngineer

**Not Everyone Is Cut Out for Tug Work.** **That’s Exactly the Point.** Svitzer is looking for a Marine Engineer to join our London operation. This is not a passive maintenance role. Tug engineering is hands-on, demanding, and unforgiving of shortcuts. You will be relied upon to keep powerful vessels operational in a fast-moving port environment, where downtime is not an option and standards matter. If you want responsibility, real engineering challenges, and a genuine route to Chief Engineer, this is where you earn it. **This Is What the Job Really Looks Like** * Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment * Diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure * Owning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine room * Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times * Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter If you’re looking for a quiet engine room, this isn’t it. If you want to become a better engineer, it probably is. **Why Svitzer?** Because tug engineering should be done properly. * **1 week on / 1 week off rotation** – work hard, then properly switch off * **Modern, well-maintained fleet** – no corner-cutting, no neglected machinery * **Clear route to Chief Engineer (SV)** – many of our senior engineers started here * **Real support for development** – mentoring, training, and funded progression We don’t promise an easy job. We promise one that will make you better at what you do. **What You Get** * Salary from £54,605.71 per annum with regular reviews * Time-for-Time contract * Pension matched up to 10% * Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance * Progression to gain your Chief Engineer Small Vessel CoC * 7 days leave after 3 years’ service * Company-funded training and certification * Uniforms and PPE provided * Employee Assistance Programme **What You Bring** * STCW III/3 Engineering Officer of the Watch minimum (III/2 pre