Vessel Engineer

About the Role

There’s never been a better time to join the iconic Mersey Ferries. We need a Vessels Engineer to become a part of our team at an exciting time.

We welcome tourists from all over the world and we’re looking for the right person who shares our values and can bring their experience and skills to make a difference.

The role is key in ensuring availability of Mersey Ferries services through effective daily maintenance and planned maintenance during in and out of water surveys.

You will be responsible for operating and maintaining all aspects of the engineering function including the engine room, ancillary machinery control room and equipment. You will complete and maintain records in line with Marine Coastguard Authority (MCA) requirements and working with external contractors and stakeholders.

This is a 12 month fixed term role.

About the person

You will play an active role in the delivery of a number of projects and continually working with colleagues to improve service.

 You will work closely with the Marine Engineering Superintendent as well as a wider team all committed to the world-famous Mersey Ferries.

We want someone who is as excited about the future as us, who shares our vision for excellence in marine engineering and opportunities to grow with us.

 If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 

Staff benefits

• .Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• .Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• .Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• .24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• .Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• .Bike to Work Scheme
• .Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place Wednesday 20^th November 2024.