Would you like to become part of an international market leader in the marine services industry? Svitzer has one of the largest global fleets operating within harbour towage and are now looking to expand this offering within the UK into near coastal towage to supplement their current operations.If you have experience in sea or near coastal towage, then this could be the prospect for you.SVITZER is one of the largest global companies within towage and related services. We employ over 4000 employees and have a global fleet of over 500 tugs.We offer a competitive work/life balance as well as the opportunity to manage all aspects of vessel operation and ownership.We pride ourselves on providing best in industry tools to accomplish our goals safely and to a high standard.The Chief Engineer will ensure that all machinery on board the vessels is maintained in good working order at all times and to operate the machinery during operations as and when required.This is not a supervisory role from the side lines.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 LikeMaintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environmentHands on, diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressureOwning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine roomSupporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all timesWorking as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matterIf 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?Because tug engineering should be done properly.2 week rotations (live on board)– work hard, then properly switch offModern, well-maintained fleet – no corner-cutting,



no neglected machineryA company that expects high standards — and backs you to meet themLocal technical support – close, capable, responsiveWe don't promise an easy job.We promise one worthy of the title Chief Engineer.What You GetCompetitive Salary of £68,440.88 per annumPermanent, Time-for-Time contractPension matched up to 10%Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance7 Days leave after 3 years' serviceUniforms and PPE providedEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWhat You BringMinimum STCW III/3 Chief EngineerValid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity)Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skillsHarbour towage or small-vessel experience preferredA professional mindset and pride in protected, reliable engineeringThe right to live and work in the UKAll crew must be flexible to work across all of our UK portsA full UK driving licence and own transport are required.Please note that although this position is predominantly based in the Tees, there is no fixed home port, so we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all over the UK.Building a Diverse WorkplaceIn Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Chief Engineer - Coastal Towage (Rees)
🏢 Svitzer
📍 Rees