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Tug EngineerBalaena • Falmouth, United Kingdom
Tug Engineer

Tug Engineer

Balaena • Falmouth, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Salary
£40.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Tug Engineer, Falmouth

We are growing our team here in Falmouth and are looking for Tug Engineer to join us. This is a great opportunity for someone who has been sea going and is looking to spend more time on land.

You'll mainly be harbour based and at times will need to work away from port on costal towage and similar support operations.

Who are we?

With a combined workforce of over 2,000 employees and operations spanning Gibraltar, Padstow, Tyne, Birkenhead, and Falmouth, Balaena is one of the UK's most dynamic and regionally anchored maritime groups - combining industrial agility, innovation, and community partnership to support national resilience, commercial competitiveness, and sustainability across both naval and merchant ship sectors.

The integration of our modern facilities in Gibraltar and Padstow with APCL's infrastructure on Tyne, Birkenhead and Falmouth created one of the world's most capable ship repair and shipbuilding groups - with a network of 12 dry docks and strategic reach across the UK and the Mediterranean.
We respond quickly to defence and commercial requirements and deliver consistent quality and reliability to clients worldwide.

So as Tug Engineer, what will you do?

  • In this 40-hour week you'll provide cover 24/7 to meet the needs of customers requiring towage
  • You'll work to keep the ship running smoothly and ensure all on board are safe ensuring efficient, environmentally sound, safe operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment
  • Making sound decisions you'll be dependable, conscientious, show initiative, pay attention to details and be fluent in English
  • You'll adhere to rules and be comfortable working closely with others
  • Show stability under pressure and have the ability to withstand the stresses associated with the potential hazardous situations and unpredictable weather extremes you'll face
  • You'll routinely order machinery parts and engine room supplies

And what are we looking for?

  • MCA Chief Engineer 3000kW (III/3)
  • All STCW short courses (including recent amendments)
  • Valid ENG1 medical
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office packages

Why join us?

  • Salary based on experience and what you bring to the role.
  • Benefits including:
    • Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
    • 4% pension contribution and a generous death in service benefit
    • Life cover at 7x your basic salary
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Employee Assistance Programme

Due to the nature of the work we undertake, all successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and attain Security Check (SC) Clearance as part of pre-employment checks, further information on this can be found here.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role may close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

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