Second Engineer

Would you like to work for an organisation that works towards protecting Scotland's seas for the benefit of all in Scotland and who are committed to excellent work place culture, built on core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality?

If you have experience sailing as a Second Engineer, and hold a Chief Engineers Unlimited certificate with up to date STCW certification, then we want to hear from you.

As the Second Engineer, your role will be overseeing the daily operation and maintenance of the vessel's engine room and machinery and ensuring the vessel runs effectively. You will also support the Chief Engineer to ensure that all propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary systems function efficiently and safely.

This vacancy will be based on board either one of three Marine Patrol vessels or a Marine Research vessel.

These Vessels carry out patrols which normally last 22 days for Patrol, or 29 days for Research. All vessels work double crewing allowing for trip on/trip off rostering.

• Assist in the safe and efficient operation of the vessel’s machinery.
• Preparation and monitoring of main machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Testing and maintaining monitoring system for unmanned operation.
• UMS duties on main and auxiliary machinery whilst vessel is at sea and in port.
• Carry out planned maintenance and running repairs on vessel’s machinery.
• Allocate and supervise work of motorman.
• Maintain adequate supply of stores and spares in conjunction with Chief Engineer.
• Assist Chief Engineer to ensure that safety procedures are adhered to.
• Carry out Monthly Conversations including interim and annual staff appraisals for the Third Engineer and Motorman.
  
  

Qualifications

Chief Engineer Unlimited III/2 Cerificate of Competency

Valid ENG1 Certificate – Must declare limitations prior to taking on role

All Relevant STCW Qualifications

Please ensure you list your Qualifications in your CV.

Success Profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.

Professional / Technical Skills

• Adaptability to change – Supports Team to see change positively and to continuously improve the team’s capability, performance and service delivery. Sources and analyses a range of evidence, insights and data to identify areas for improvement activity, and sets measurable service improvement plans.
• Delivery and decision making as speed – Weighs up and makes decisions within relevant legislation, procedures, policies, protocols, ethics and own authority; Provides advice and makes decisions in complex scenarios; Sets clear delivery and service goals for the team, and ensures people have the information and tools they need
• Ship Engineering – Demonstrable experience of working and managing ship’s engineering systems.
  
  

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a Second engineers' role on a Merchant Naval or large fishing Vessel.
  
  

Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing – Level 2
• Developing Self and Others – Level 2
  
  

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here Success Profiles

How To Apply

Apply online before midnight 22 May 2025, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1000 words which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an Interview and Job Simulation.

Assessments are scheduled for w/c 9 June 2025 however this may be subject to change.

About Us

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Equality statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further information

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.