Fleet Engineer (Marine)
Job Introduction
We are looking for a Fleet Engineer to join the Sodexo team at Bateaux, this role will have oversight of the vessel, barge and mooring maintenance. There are three boats, two in London and one in Windsor, you will be responsible for effective maintenance, operations and repairs of propulsion installation, pumps, steering gear, electro-technical installation, piping and cooling systems. You will provide operational support to Captains and Crew whilst ensuring compliance with marine regulatory bodies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced marine engineer.
Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
For more information on the company see Careers in Sports and Leisure
Role Responsibility
- Keep actively up-to-date to QHSE manual and procedures.
- Instruct QHSE regulations, incl. emergency procedure to engineers, visitors and contractors.
- Ensure safe and healthy execution of activities in engine room and to technical equipment.
- Monitor, maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems, installations and equipment.
- Ensure that vessels are in good condition and ready to operate at all times.
- Assist Operations team with inspections and suggest modifications when possible.
- Monitor and ensure completion of all deficiencies noted in the planned maintenance system.
- Actively participate in ship yard repair and maintenance periods.
- Monitor fuel oil, lubricating oil and fresh water levels.
- Oversee, plan and monitor all bunkering and oil and bilge waste operations.
- Keep engine room journal, maintenance and oil record and inventories status reports and maintain logs for all equipment.
- General servicing and maintenance of company vessels
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven knowledge of good seamanship by experience in lower ranks or as Chief Engineer.
- Fully acquainted with relevant and up-to-date ship legislation.
- Holds a medical certificates and documents related to the safe manning act for Chief Engineer on board a vessel.
- Profound knowledge of diesel propulsion and electricity generated systems preferred. Should also have good knowledge of support systems such as compressors, pumps, hydraulics, water makers, plumbing, refrigeration and heating, proficient user of computer systems.
- Minimum of STCW III/2 Chief Engineer Motor <3,000KW near coastal
- Good working knowledge of the ISM code, Health and Safety and MARPOL
- Experience as 2nd Engineer
- Previous experience of working with small vessels
- Sound knowledge and experience in the marine industry with extensive previous sea experience
Package Description
Up to £50,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits
About the Company
Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.