Chief Engineer- Fixed Term

Job Description

Chief EngineerFTCSerco DefenceMaritimeDevonport, PlymouthFixed term contract6 months£47,380 - £50,000 per annumWere currently recruiting for an Engineer to take overall responsibility for the operational states and maintenance of all machinery and electrical equipment onboard the vessel.The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all propulsion, auxiliary and deck machinery, electrical appliances, air conditioning, domestic installations, boilers, fittings and structures within andwithout the machinery spaces and such items as may be detailed by the Company from time to time.What we are looking forThe successful applicant must hold a Certificate of Competency as a Chief Engineer (minimum of 3000Kw), as well as an in date ENG1.This is an opportunity for an experienced Maritime Engineer, to bring demonstratable experience of management or leadership, and have a real impact in supporting the team around them.Due to the nature of the role, strong interpersonal skills are required when dealing with internal stakeholders as well as the customer. SC clearance will also be required, if successful.#sercoapAbout SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public servicesaround the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee NetworksSercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionateabout diversity, inclusion and belonging.ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employmentfor our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confidentlevel 3 employer and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box pledge (some may be exempt due to thenature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directlyon to discuss.