Job Description
Junior Marine Engineer (Offshore)
35,000 – 40,000 (OTE 80,000 +) + worldwide travel + offshore salary uplift +Training + Career Progression + offshore training/certification
Aberdeen
Are you a Junior Marine Engineer with a background in industrial diesel engines, or similar, looking for a role where you’ll receive full training, offshore certification, and the opportunity to more than double your income through overtime and offshore work?
This is a varied opportunity to join a growing engineering team working across the marine, offshore, and power generation industries, delivering expert maintenance and repair services on medium-speed and industrial engines. From onshore sites to global ports, you’ll play a key role in keeping vital systems running.
On offer is the chance to join a technically skilled, supportive team delivering service, repair, and maintenance of large marine diesel powertrains. The position is field-based around the UK and further afield, including offshore assignments, where you will work on rigs and related platforms (with offshore trips limited to a maximum of 21 consecutive days). While in the UK, you’ll service engines and systems at ports, often on fishing vessels and other marine plant.
This role would suit a mechanically minded engineer or technician from a marine, HGV, plant, or diesel background, looking for full industry training, offshore qualifications, and a career that offers diverse hands-on work, high earning potential, and long-term development in a growing industry.
THE ROLE:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on medium-speed diesel engines and marine power systems
- Work on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems
- Operate both onshore (UK ports) and offshore on rigs and platforms (max. 21 days offshore at a time)
- Support diagnostics and fault-finding on industrial and marine engines
- Prepare accurate service reports and maintain documentation in line with ISO and HSE standards
- Travel across the UK and offshore, with training and support provided throughout
THE PERSON:
- Junior Marine Engineer with a background in industrial diesel engines or similar
- Happy working away from home for extended periods of time
- Full UK driving licence
Reference: BBBH21027A
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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