Assistant Engineering Superintendent-Marine Technical Services

Assistant Engineering Superintendent

Serco Marine Services

Competitive salary plus benefits

Greenock, P15 2AR

Permanent / Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday/ weekend call 1 in 4  

Serco have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Engineering Superintendent to join their existing team based in Greenock. The purpose of the role is to assist the engineering superintendents with responsibility for the technical management, maintenance, and compliance of assigned vessels within the CPMS Contract and in Future NG contract.

Main accountabilities:

Customers:

• Delivering maximum vessel availability to Contract Managers by optimising planned downtime in cooperation with Operations and timely rectification of vessel defects.
• Conducting and reporting of routine vessel inspections to ensure Safety and Material standards are maintained.
• Forming part of the Engineering out of hours “on call” duty rota as required.

Operational Excellence:

• Managing the technical aspects of vessel operations in alignment with Company IMS standards including document control and record keeping.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all assigned vessels, monitoring performance, and assisting with other vessels as necessary.
• Monitoring of Class and Flag Survey and Certification status, arranging timely preparation and conduct of surveys as required. Maintaining assigned vessels regulatory compliance at all times.
• Preparation and conduct of MoD Authority surveys and inspections as may be necessary.
• Assessment, monitoring and timely rectification of vessel and base defects in alignment with Company policies.
• Fully utilising, and monitoring compliance with, the Companies planned maintenance and purchasing systems.
• Arrangement and control of Contractors, acting as Authorising Person as necessary on Company vessels.
• Assisting with planning, preparation and management of vessel dry-docking and afloat repair periods, including drawing up of repair specifications suitable for tender and liaison with Class and Flag. Supervision may require on-site attendance at out of port repair facilities for prolonged periods from time to time.
• Assisting in the raising and progressing to delivery of goods and services requisitions in alignment with purchasing policy.
• Ensuring continuity of department service delivery in times of absence, by full and effective hand-over.

People & Culture:

• Ensuring that all activities are undertaken in a safe environment and are fully compliant with MCA, Class, HSE, ISM, ISPS & CDM codes and any other legal requirements that may be applicable to the contract at all times.
• Point of contact for day-to-day management, mentoring and guidance of afloat engineering staff.
• Promoting and fostering good working relationships with all employees, suppliers and contractors.
• Exemplifying and promoting ethical behaviours.

Financial:

• The role will report to and support the Technical Manager and Contract Manager in the financial management of assigned vessels and equipment.
• Monitoring and control of expenditure for assigned vessels and equipment against delegated budgets and timely reporting of anticipated variances.
• Approval of requisitions for goods and services within limits of authority.
• Seeking best value for expenditure at all times.
• Seeking and promoting opportunities for efficiencies without detriment to safety or levels of service.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Qualified to EOOW Unlimited Certificate of Competency level and HND in an Engineering discipline.
• Significant professional experience at the appropriate level in either commercial maritime, ship repair or maritime service industries.
• Understanding of ISM and Workboat Codes and ISO 9000.
• Knowledge and experience of computer based planned maintenance systems.
• Financially literate.
• Knowledge and experience of Class and Flag Authority regulations.
• Experience and competence with IT systems and office applications.
• Relevant sea-going or ship-repair experience at a senior level in the commercial marine industry.
• In depth knowledge and experience of engineering and technical best practice and processes.
• Full UK drivers’ licence.
• Ability to meet MOD security clearance criteria.

What we offer:

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans.
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here.

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. 

#defencejobs