Svitzer
Marine Engineer - Southampton
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Marine Engineer – Southampton
Not everyone is cut out for tug work—that’s exactly the point.
Svitzer is looking for a hands-on Marine Engineer to maintain and operate high-power tug machinery in a fast-paced port environment.
This role demands responsibility, real engineering challenges, and is a genuine route to becoming a Chief Engineer.
This Is What The Job Looks Like
- Maintenance and operation of high-performance tug machinery in a live port environment
- Diagnosing and fixing faults under pressure
- Ownership of engine room safety, condition, and readiness
- Supporting the Master and crew to ensure continuous vessel operability
- Working in a small, trust-based crew, where competence is non-negotiable
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?
We believe in proper tug engineering:
✔ Work-life balance – 1 week on, 1 week off, with proper switch-off time ✔ Well-maintained fleet – no shortcuts, no neglected machinery ✔ Clear progression path – many senior Chief Engineers (SV) have started here ✔ Development support – mentoring, training, and funded certification “We don’t promise an easy job. We promise one that makes you better at what you do.”
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What You Get
- Salary: £54,605.71 per annum
- Time-for-Time contract
- Pension: 100% matched to 10%
- Life Cover: 4x pensionable salary
- Medical Insurance: Single Private Medical Insurance
- Leave: 7 days after 3 years’ service
- Training & Certification: Company-funded
- Uniforms & PPE: Provided
- Employee Assistance Programme
What You Bring
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- STCW III/3 – Engineering Officer of the Watch (minimum), III/2 preferred
- Valid ENG1 & STCW certification (minimum 6 months’ validity)
- Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skills
- Harbour towage or small-vessel experience preferred
- Professional mindset with a passion for safe, reliable engineering
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Location & Logistics
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Residence within ~30 minutes of the Port of Southampton
- Full UK driving licence and own transport required to access the port
Related Blog & Progression
Want to progress to become our next Chief Engineer? This could be the move that defines your career.
Building A Diverse Workplace
Svitzer is committed to diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or beliefs.
Excited by this role but hesitant to apply? We encourage you! Studies show under-represented candidates often don’t apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If you believe in this opportunity—apply anyway.
How To Apply
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