Ship Engineers
Code: 53-5031.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Barge Engineer
Engineer
Ferry Engineer
Harbor Engineer
Port Engineer
Ship Engineer
Towboat Engineer
Tug Boat Engineer
Vessel Engineer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff.
- Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed.
- Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ship Engineers
Salaries for a Ship Engineers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Ship Engineers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Ship Engineers include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Ship Engineers professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Ship Engineers
Search AllBarge Engineer (Staff)
Restart BV
vlissingen
Permanent
Port Service Engineer
Konecranes Demag UK Ltd
newcastle upon tyne
Permanent Contract
Maintenance Engineer (Engineer)
EssilorLuxottica
sedico (bl)
Permanent
System Engineer Engineer
MBDA Italia S.p.A.
roma
full-time
Engineer: Project Engineer
Kite Pharma
hoofddorp
Permanent
Engineer: Project Engineer
PPG Industries
tiel
Permanent
Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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