Are you a skilled Marine Engineer that holds a current MEC 6 or higher Certificate of Competency (CoC) and ready to step into a pivotal role? Join a dynamic maritime team where your expertise ensures smooth operations and reliability. This opportunity provides flexibility with shift structures (e.g., 3 days on/3 days off or 4 days on/4 days off) and the chance to make a real impact.

Our client is a key player in the building materials industry, delivering high-quality sand and associated products to customers across New Zealand. Currently operating a fleet of 3x vessels ranging in size from 48m – 58m

The Role

As a Marine Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the performance of the vessels. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and implementing maintenance schedules to keep vessels reliable and operational.
• Performing regular checks, servicing machinery, and undertaking preventative maintenance.
• Collaborating with the Head Marine Engineer to plan engineering projects and optimize operations.
• Ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance, including conducting risk assessments.
• Training engineering crew to enhance their capability in maintenance systems and safety practices.

Why Join the Team?

• Expert Role: Apply and grow your technical skills in a hands-on engineering environment.
• Flexibility: Shift patterns designed to accommodate a balanced lifestyle.
• Career Development: Opportunities to lead, train, and innovate in vessel maintenance and operations.
• Impactful Contribution: Ensure safe and efficient operations critical to the industry.

What We’re Looking For

• Marine Engineer with a MEC 6 CoC or higher, or a current ringfenced ILM/CLM certificate holder.
• Experience in marine or shore-based repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Maritime Operating Safety Systems and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Proven ability to develop maintenance plans, manage schedules, and enhance processes.

About You

• You’re detail-oriented and thrive on problem-solving in dynamic environments.
• You’re a proactive leader with the ability to train and guide team members.
• You’re dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• You prioritize safety and compliance while optimizing efficiency.

What You’ll Gain

• A competitive package aligned with your experience and skills.
• Flexible shifts that offer balance and time for personal priorities.
• A role that combines hands-on engineering with leadership and innovation.
• The opportunity to contribute to a high-performing maritime operation.

Any offer of employment for this position will be subject to successfully completing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and reference checks.

Only those currently in New Zealand with the right to work will be considered. We are unable to process international applications for this role currently.

Manaaki Marine is a Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Approved Recruitment & Placement Service provider supporting the commercial marine sector. For more information on Manaaki Marine and other opportunities please visit www.manaakimarine.co.nz

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