Engineering Officer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Officer on a full time fixed term basis until March 2026.

In this role you’ll be responsible for the operation and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, together with all technical on-board systems. Other duties will include the maintenance of galley and passenger services equipment, fabric maintenance of machinery spaces and receipt of fuel oil and lubricating oil bunkers. In addition, you’ll be expected to assist the deck crew with the operation of the hydraulic equipment associated with loading practices. On occasion you will be required to relieve Chief Engineers when they are on leave.

Who we are looking for:

• Have an ENG1 and a minimum of an STCW95 EOOW certificate with recent seagoing experience.
• Good working knowledge of the maintenance requirements of medium speed diesels and their associated electro-hydraulic systems, as well as a working knowledge of computer systems.
• Experience in diagnosing and rectifying faults in a wide range of machinery, including propulsion systems.
• Good communication skills and excellent written and verbal skills.

Hours are based on a 41 per week, working on a rostered shift system covering a 22-hour operation, over 7 days a week. Accommodation isn’t available on-board so it’s key that you reside a commutable distance from our Southampton terminals.

Find out more & apply here: https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/careers

Please direct any queries to: [email protected]