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Tug engineering is hands-on, demanding, and unforgiving of shortcuts. You will be relied upon to keep powerful vessels operational in a fast-moving port environment, where downtime is not an option and standards matter.\nIf you want responsibility, real engineering challenges, and a genuine route to Chief Engineer, this is where you earn it.\nThis Is What the Job Really Looks Like\nMaintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment\n\nDiagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure\n\nOwning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine room\n\nSupporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times\n\nWorking as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter\n\nIf you’re looking for a quiet engine room, this isn’t it.\nIf you want to become a better engineer, it probably is.\nWhy Svitzer?\nBecause tug engineering should be done properly.\n1 week on / 1 week off rotation - work hard, then properly switch off\n\nModern, well-maintained fleet - no corner-cutting, no neglected machinery\n\nClear route to Chief Engineer (SV) - many of our senior engineers started here\n\nReal support for development - mentoring, training, and funded progression\n\nWe don’t promise an easy job.\nWe promise one that will make you better at what you do.\nWhat You Get\nSalary from £54,605.71 per annum\n\nTime-for-Time contract\n\nPension matched up to 10%\n\nLife Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance\n\n7 days leave after 3 years’ service\n\nCompany-funded training and certification\n\nUniforms and PPE provided\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme\n\nWhat You Bring\nSTCW III/3 Engineering Officer of the Watch minimum (III/2 preferred)\n\nValid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity)\n\nStrong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skills\n\nHarbour towage or small-vessel experience preferred\n\nA professional mindset and pride in safe, reliable engineering\n\nThe right to live and work in the UK\n\nLiving within approximately a 30 minute commute of the Port of Southampton\n\nA full UK driving licence and own transport are required to access the port\n\nIf you want to progress to become our next Chief Engineer, this could be the move that defines your career.\nBuilding a Diverse Workplace\nIn 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. 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