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Second Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 25 April 2025
Salary: £51,226.00 to £55,286.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 May 2025
Location: G2 8LU
Remote working: Fully remote
Company: Scottish Government
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 831

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Summary

Would you like to work for an organisation that works towards protecting Scotland's seas for the benefit of all in Scotland and who are committed to excellent work place culture, built on core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality?

If you have experience sailing as a Second Engineer, and hold a Chief Engineers Unlimited certificate with up to date STCW certification, then we want to hear from you.

As the Second Engineer, your role will be overseeing the daily operation and maintenance of the vessel's engine room and machinery and ensuring the vessel runs effectively. You will also support the Chief Engineer to ensure that all propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary systems function efficiently and safely.

This vacancy will be based on board either one of three Marine Patrol vessels or a Marine Research vessel.

These Vessels carry out patrols which normally last 22 days for Patrol, or 29 days for Research. All vessels work double crewing allowing for trip on/trip off rostering.

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