Yarmouth Ships Recruitment

We are the preferred way to cross the Solent for nearly five million customers a year. With our fleet of seven car/passenger ferries and two high speed passenger catamarans operating across three routes, we make over 160 crossings a day at peak times.

In order to maintain and improve our excellent services we are looking for conscientious, customer-focused, experienced staff. Previous ferry experience would be beneficial where appropriate.

Vacancy: Chief Engineer Officer

Portsmouth – Fishbourne & Lymington – Yarmouth Ships

The Chief Engineer Officer leads the technical standards on board and ensures the effective implementation of the associated areas of the Safety Management System.

As a technical professional the role requires an MCA Certificate of Competency (higher certification will be viewed more favourably) and the use of best practice for:

• Environmental responsibility
• Flag and classification standards
• Planned maintenance

In addition, expertise will be required to ensure repairs that are carried out are timely and to a good standard.

Effective liaison with the superintendents ensuring full, clear and concise communications is essential. An ability to develop and motivate junior officers and ratings is required.

A competitive salary package is available to the successful maritime applicant.

As a Chief Engineer Officer, you will be required to work across all days of the week including weekends and Bank Holidays.

How to apply

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV, detailing your qualifications, skills and experience.

Please include all your contact details, including your address, landline and mobile telephone numbers.