Serco Plc
Vessel Engineer
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Vessel Engineer
Location: Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AJ
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Perm/FT – 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off rota
About the Role
For applicants who live further than 80 miles away from Kyle of Lochalsh, Serco will pay a maximum of 0.45p per mile for travel to and from base.
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Vessel Engineer in our Serco Maritime Services team, you’ll take ownership of the safe operation and maintenance of critical onboard systems, helping deliver trusted maritime support that makes a real difference.
Working on the Raasay Ranges at BUTEC, you’ll play a vital role in supporting operations that contribute to national and global maritime capability. Your work will help ensure vessels operate safely, efficiently, and reliably – supporting missions that have a positive impact and require the very highest standards.
What you’ll do as a Vessel Engineer
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, electrical systems, and onboard equipment
- Work closely with the Master to optimise performance, efficiency, and reliability of all machinery
- Oversee planned maintenance, emergency repairs, and contractor work to maintain vessel readiness
- Monitor fuel, lubricants, and water usage, maintaining accurate daily records
- Supervise bunkering operations and manage fuel, ballast, and water transfers
- Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and pollution prevention regulations
- Keep detailed records, inventories, and reports in line with company requirements
- Support safe operations by being on standby during critical manoeuvres and port activities
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Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- Certificate of Competence as Second Marine Engineer Officer (SMEO) or above
- Valid STCW certification including safety, firefighting, and survival training
- Unrestricted ENG1 medical certificate and valid passport
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
- A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
Pension
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Training and development
- Over 1,100 internal courses available
- Funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships)
- Mentoring opportunities
- Focus on internal progression
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bupa Anytime HealthLine
- Wellbeing app
- 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Charity
- Paid volunteering day
- Tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme
- Donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
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Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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