Second Engineer

Salary

£72,709 or £74,209 *depending on certificates

Contractual hours

42

Basis

Full time

Package

• A rewarding career • A competitive salary • Excellent training, development, and career progression • 42 days annual leave (pro-rata) • Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents • An industry leading pension

Date posted

21/10/2026

Job reference

REC000101463

Second Engineer - REC000101463

• Salary: £72,709 or £74,209 *depending on certifications plus benefits
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Hours: 1 week on/1 week off or 2 weeks on/2 weeks off – depending on the vessel you are allocated to

Role Overview

Responsible to the Chief Engineer for engine room watch-keeping duties, planned maintenance and breakdown repair work.

Principal accountabilities

• Observing the Chief Engineer’s standing orders at all times;

• Following the Chief Engineer’s instructions regarding watchkeeping duties, planned maintenance tasks to be carried out and breakdown repair work to be done;

• Recording any information on the duties, planned maintenance tasks or breakdown repairs, which he has performed, and bringing this information to the Chief Engineer’s attention;

• Recording any spare parts used and notifying the Chief Engineer of spare parts used, stocks remaining, and any other relevant information required for recording or re-ordering spare parts;

• Instructing junior engineer officers and Engine Room Ratings on work to be carried out, and detailing personnel to do such work;

• Assisting and/or supervising the fuelling of the vessel, transferring of lubricating oils on board or oil sludge transfer to tanks ashore for disposal;

• Assisting the Chief Engineer in all aspects of his duties on board vessel;

• Ensuring that any work carried out is done in a safe, efficient manner, within the Engineering Department’s field of work;

• Any other duties required by the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

STCW III/2 Second Engineer (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency;

ENG1

Exceptional professional mariner and technical skill sets, instinctive situational awareness, excellent leadership and managerial and administrative potential, well developed communication skills and an ability to think in a creative and innovative manner;

An ability to establish a close working relationship with internal (Marine, Technical, Area Operations and Port Managers) and external stakeholders in respect to operational and marine matters;

STCW Personal Survival Techniques

STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

STCW Elementary First Aid

STCW Security Awareness

STCW Medical First Aid

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
HELM (M)

Additional essential training:

CalMac requires successful applicants to hold certain certification specific to our fleet. These must be completed after accepting a job offer and prior to joining any vessel. Whilst the following training is not mandatory to apply for this role, it will be advantageous:

STCW Crowd Management
STCW Crisis Management & Human Behaviour (MCA Approved)
STCW Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety & Hull Integrity (MCA Approved)
Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Service to Passengers
STCW Designated Security Duties
STCW Fast Rescue Boats
MES (Marine Evacuation System)

Desirable

• Higher Certificate of Competency;

• Experience acting up in the Higher Grade would be advantageous;

• Be safety focused and familiar with CoSWP, permit to work and risk assessment processes within the company;

• STCW V/3 Basic and Advanced Training Certificate for Ships Subject to the IGF Code (for service on MGO/LNG dual fuel vessels).

• Be able to demonstrate a strong awareness of the business environment, a robust customer interface and a proactive and positive approach to customer care.

Please ensure you upload all of your certificates required or your application may be declined.

Why join CalMac?

At CalMac, you'll help deliver essential lifeline ferry services, support island communities, and work in some of Scotland's most stunning coastal locations. If you're customer-focused, safety-driven, and ready for your next challenge, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

Please note, we may close this vacancy early for external applicants if we receive the required quality or quantity of applications. All offers are subject to references and right to work in the UK checks. No agencies please