Forth Ports Limited
Tug – C/E & OOW Deck/Engine
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Job Description
Location: Port Office, Stannergate Road
Position: Tug – C/E & OOW Deck/Engine
About the Role
Targe Towing Limited is seeking competent, professional, and highly motivated Chief Engineers and Deck/Engine Officers to work on our UK-based tugs as part of an all Officer team on UK flagged vessels.
- 2 or 3 weeks on/2 or 3 weeks leave TBC
- Company and employee contribution pension
Based in the UK, the ability to be a self-starter is essential. Prior experience of working on tugs is not required. Salary, pension, and terms and conditions of service are attractive.
Skills Needed
Please contact us (mf@targetowing.co.uk – deck & aw@targetowing.co.uk - engine) for details and to discuss.
About the Company
Targe Towing Limited has an excellent safety record and works to the highest standards. An excellent opportunity for someone wishing to work in a location that is nearer to home whilst having a professionally challenging ship-based role. These positions are permanent and long-term.
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Targe Towing Limited has a highly refined and focused safety culture and philosophy which led to our being awarded BP Shipping’s Inaugural Safety Partner of the Year.
We offer a safe, clean, and efficient working environment in which to work and this job would suit those who appreciate a dedication to safety, leadership, and teamwork.
Company Culture
Over our 50 years of experience, we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty, and flexibility, and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long-term agreements with many customers that we have today.
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Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast-paced as we identify new business opportunities.
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Closing Date: Friday 31st July, 2026
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on Experience
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