Chief Engineer - Floating Pool (UK Wide)

Chief Engineer Svitzer is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Float Pool, working on terminal towage and marine services. This is not a supervisory role from the sidelines. As Chief Engineer, you are hands-on, accountable, and ultimately responsible for keeping powerful tug vessels operational in a demanding, safety-critical environment where downtime is not an option. If you want real ownership, technical challenge, and responsibility this is the role where it counts. This Is What the Job Really Looks Like Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment Hands on, diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure Owning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine room Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter If you're looking for a desk-based Chief Engineer role, this isn't it. If you want to be trusted with real authority and responsibility, it probably is. Why Svitzer?1 or 2 week rotations – work hard, then properly switch off Modern, well-maintained fleet – no corner-cutting, no neglected machinery A company that expects high standards — and backs you to meet them Local technical support – close, capable, responsive We don't promise an easy job. We promise one worthy of the title Chief Engineer. What You GetCompetitive Salary of £68,440.88 per annum Permanent, Time-for-Time contract Pension matched up to 10%Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance7 Days leave after 3 years' service Uniforms and PPE provided Employee Assistance Programme What You Bring Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer