2nd Engineer

The Company

Since the 1970’s the Briggs Group have grown to become one of the world leaders in the marine and environmental services industry, currently employing around 800 dedicated members of staff.

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, we are committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, genuine career progression and recognition.

Our core values support the Company’s mission and decision making and provides a benchmark for everything that we believe in. They are the Companies fundamental beliefs and are integrated into every employee process shaping the Company’s culture for future success.

The Role

The Ships Second Engineer has responsibility for taking all necessary actions for safety, security, pollution prevention and the efficient operation of the ship under the direction of the Chief Engineer.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assisting the Chief Engineer in the safe operation and maintenance of the ship’s machinery

• Fulfil requirements as required under the Planned Maintenance schedule

• Bunker operations with Chief Engineer

• Maintenance of Counter Pollution and Deck equipment as appropriate

• Engine room watch keeper

• Assisting the Chief Engineer as required testing stand-by systems on a regular basis and in accordance with Company and regulatory procedures

• Comply with pollution prevention requirements

• Maintain inventory of Mechanical spares

• Assist with deck operations as required by the Master.

• Form part of the vessels Emergency team

• Take control of Engine room fire parties

• Organise and manage seamen when working in the Engine room

• Maintain Oil record book and Engine room logbook

• Undertake training as required to comply with Company regulations and legislative requirements

Certificates

• COC required 2nd Engineer, STCW III/3, < 3000 kW

• STCW Advanced Firefighting and Fire Prevention

• STCW Personal Survival Techniques

• STCW Proficiency in Survival craft and rescue boats

• STCW Medical care on board ships certificate

• STCW Personal safety and Social responsibility certificates

• STCW Security Awareness

• STCW Designated Security Duties

• Enclosed Space training

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and much more as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining.

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo security vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Serco who are our FSC vetting partner and their privacy statement can be found at Privacy Policy - Serco