Job Details
A leading company in the UK specialising in providing maritime solutions is seeking a Technical Rating to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all machinery and electrical equipment onboard their vessel & carry out the role of General Purpose Rating. The Technical Rating will have relevant engineering qualifications, have the Approved Engine Course and be based in the local area. If you feel you tick most of the person specification, please make an application there may be flexibility for the right candidate.
Applications from suitably experienced ex-military personnel (Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Submarine Service or Royal Marines) are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
- Be familiar with details on vessel construction, machinery and operating characteristics
- Undertake relevant checks before departure on a sea passage including: ensuring that the vessel is prepared for voyage, taking into account factors such as stability, stress, trim and watertight integrity, and ensure there are sufficient bunkers for the voyage, including reserve
- Report any deficiencies to the Master and Maintenance Superintendent
- Make regular inspections of machinery and machinery spaces so that they are aware of condition and operational capability of all items of machinery
- Arrange all transfers of fuel/lubrication oil/fresh water
- Ensure that all planned maintenance and both normal and emergency repair work is carried out. In conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendent, ensure that all work is planned for minimum disruption to the vessel’s overall program, and maximum reliability and availability of the plant.
- Ensures all measures to prevent pollution of the environment are exercised.
- Keep all engine room records as required by the Company and other authorities and ensuring that they are completed neatly and accurately.
- Give/receive an appropriate and detailed handover when joining/leaving a Company vessel.
- Being fully conversant with Company and Shipboard regulations and policies to carry out efficient and safe functions.
- Being familiar with all safety equipment onboard and participating in safety drills and training to ensure the highest operation standard of the vessel at all times.
- Carry-out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Master or the Company.
- May carry out duties of GP Rating & RIB Coxswain
Person Specification:
- Formal qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline
- Approved Engine Course 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
- ENG 1 medical certificate
- Knowledge of the technical operation of the installations of designated equipment
- Basic knowledge of operational processes
- Good command of English (written and spoken)
- Knowledge of the applicable Occupational Health & Safety rules
- Basic skills in ICT Office and fleet management systems
- Elementary First Aid
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Sea Survival Course
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
Salary:
£23,500 - £25,000 p/a
Benefits:
- Pension Scheme
- Healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dental
- Life assurance
- And more
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