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Hi Speed Technical Supervisor
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We are looking for an experienced and motivated Hi-Speed Technical Supervisor to lead the safe, compliant and efficient technical operation of our Hi-Speed fleet.
This is a hands-on leadership role that combines onboard engineering expertise with shoreside technical management. You will be responsible for vessel engineering performance, maintenance delivery, defect management, project work and the development of our Hi-Speed technical teams. Working closely with operational and technical stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring our vessels remain reliable, compliant and fit for the future.
Location: Southampton Terminal 1 / Vessel / East Cowes as required
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 42 hours per week, worked flexibly to support operational requirements
What you'll be doing
As Hi-Speed Technical Supervisor, you will:
- Lead and support the Hi-Speed engineering team, driving high standards of safety, performance and compliance.
- Take ownership of planned maintenance activities and defect management processes.
- Ensure vessels remain audit-ready and compliant with statutory, Class and ISM requirements.
- Manage and support vessel refits, engineering projects and maintenance programmes.
- Monitor fleet engineering performance, identifying risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Support budget management, procurement activities and critical spares planning.
- Develop team capability through coaching, performance management and continuous professional development.
- Build strong relationships with operational teams, contractors, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
- Contribute to fleet standardisation, continuous improvement initiatives and long-term asset planning.
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About You
- A minimum Class 4 Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency (CoC) or equivalent practical experience within High-Speed Craft operations.
- Significant experience working with MTU engines, including diagnostics, maintenance and performance optimisation.
- Proven experience in a marine engineering supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of planned maintenance systems, defect management and marine compliance requirements.
- Experience working within Class, Flag, ISM and ISO frameworks.
- Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- Experience of refit planning, contractor management and project delivery would be advantageous.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Leadership and people development skills
- Technical excellence and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness
- Effective decision-making
- Resilience and adaptability
- A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
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Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role within a dynamic maritime operation, where you'll have a direct impact on vessel performance, reliability and customer service. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to fleet-wide improvements and play a key role in shaping the future of our Hi-Speed operations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Paid annual leave
- Work-Life Balance
- Day work 5 days a week
- Home every day
- Travel Benefits
- Free foot passenger travel and subsidised vehicle travel on our ferries
- 75% discount on rail travel
- 50% discount on Southern Vectis bus services
- Discounts with industry partners, including cruise operators, insurance providers and hotels
- Free onsite parking while at work
- Access to Perkz employee discounts and offers
- First Class Service Awards Programme recognising outstanding performance
- Free access to WeCare, including:
- 24/7 online GP service
- Mental health support
- Virtual wellbeing tools
- Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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