Marine Engineer

Description:

Position: Marine Engineer
Job ID: 2094/26
Location: Torpoint, Cornwall
Rate/Salary: £31,657.08 + Overtime
Type: Permenant
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Marine engineer
Typically, this person will join the Torpoint team who specialise in re-fit, repair and maintenance of commercial and leisure vessels.
HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Marine engineer:
• Able to work with on a range of vessels, from small work boats to those weighing up to 300 tonnes, including experience with afloat operations.
• Good knowledge of RHIB (Pacific 22 / 24) experience including knowledge of jet drive propulsion systems would be advantageous
• Understanding of various systems such as freshwater, domestic, saltwater, engine cooling, hydraulics, low-pressure air, bilge, black/grey water, and heating systems.
• Expertise in all aspects of diesel engines, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and servicing.
• Familiarity with propulsion and steering systems.
• Strong knowledge of engine and gearbox installation, including the integration of ancillaries and alignment with shafts.
Qualifications and requirement for the Marine engineer:
• Knowledge of electrical installations is advantageous.
• Ability to operate workshop machinery, including lathe, milling machine, and pillar drill, is beneficial.
• Would be expected to work on MoD sites when required and security vetting will be necessary.
• Driving License essential
• Able to commute to Torpoint outside of normal working hours for slipping and launching vessel.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role