Senior Ro Ro Engineer
CV-LibraryPA19, Gourock, InverclydepermanentPosted: 12 August 2026
Apply NowWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Ro-Ro Engineer to join a dynamic team based in Gourock. If you’re passionate about engineering and have experience with Roll-on Roll-off vessels, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic chance to work in an environment that values your expertise and offers opportunities for career growth. Your skills will be instrumental in ensuring the maintenance and efficiency of essential vessels in the maritime industry.
Reporting to the Shore Support Manager, the Senior Ro-Ro Engineer will lead and manage the Shore Support Ro-Ro Engineering team. The team provides mechanical, electrical control and hydraulic engineering services and expertise to support the safe & reliable operation of a fleet of Ro-Ro vessels. This team ensures that the vessels can operate safely; are available; and in full compliance with maritime regulations. The role holder will ensure all work is carried out safely, productively and with no detrimental environmental impact.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
* Engineering qualification in a relevant discipline (Mechanical, Marine, Electrical or equivalent).
* Significant experience maintaining cargo handling equipment, or large-scale mechanical, hydraulic or control systems.
* Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams in high pressure environments.
* Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
* Working knowledge and experience of: marine industry engineering standards and best practice; Classification Society Rules covering vessel installed equipment; and Flag State and International safety and operational regulations, codes and guidelines.
Highly Desirable:
* Experience of Ro-Ro systems and vessel cargo handling equipment.
* Experience supporting vessel repairs, refits or drydock activities.
* Familiarity with maintenance and works management systems.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Leadership and management of Shore Support Ro-Ro team.
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Carrying out works onboard vessels, in the Workshop & ship repair yards.
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Plan and coordinate engineering resources to meet operational requirements.
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Drive continuous improvement in engineering performance, quality and service delivery.
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Manage technical documentation, reporting and engineering records.
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Build strong relationships with operational and technical stakeholders across the business.
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Ensure own & team compliance with all company safety and environment policies & procedures.
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Ensure works are carried out in-line with Class & statutory requirements.
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Ensuring the team is providing engineering services in accordance with the Fleet Management Manual and company’s wider policies and procedure.
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Ensure Ro-Ro engineering work is conducted safely, efficiently and “right first time”.
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Ensure Ro-Ro work requests are routed via the Works Management processes.
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Ensure a consistent standard of quality of reports on works are published by team.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Salary: £77,168 per annum.
Benefits (including 37 days annual leave (pro-rata), staff travel pass and an industry leading pension)
Reporting to the Shore Support Manager, the Senior Ro-Ro Engineer will lead and manage the Shore Support Ro-Ro Engineering team. The team provides mechanical, electrical control and hydraulic engineering services and expertise to support the safe & reliable operation of a fleet of Ro-Ro vessels. This team ensures that the vessels can operate safely; are available; and in full compliance with maritime regulations. The role holder will ensure all work is carried out safely, productively and with no detrimental environmental impact.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
* Engineering qualification in a relevant discipline (Mechanical, Marine, Electrical or equivalent).
* Significant experience maintaining cargo handling equipment, or large-scale mechanical, hydraulic or control systems.
* Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams in high pressure environments.
* Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
* Working knowledge and experience of: marine industry engineering standards and best practice; Classification Society Rules covering vessel installed equipment; and Flag State and International safety and operational regulations, codes and guidelines.
Highly Desirable:
* Experience of Ro-Ro systems and vessel cargo handling equipment.
* Experience supporting vessel repairs, refits or drydock activities.
* Familiarity with maintenance and works management systems.
JOB DESCRIPTION
*
Leadership and management of Shore Support Ro-Ro team.
*
Carrying out works onboard vessels, in the Workshop & ship repair yards.
*
Plan and coordinate engineering resources to meet operational requirements.
*
Drive continuous improvement in engineering performance, quality and service delivery.
*
Manage technical documentation, reporting and engineering records.
*
Build strong relationships with operational and technical stakeholders across the business.
*
Ensure own & team compliance with all company safety and environment policies & procedures.
*
Ensure works are carried out in-line with Class & statutory requirements.
*
Ensuring the team is providing engineering services in accordance with the Fleet Management Manual and company’s wider policies and procedure.
*
Ensure Ro-Ro engineering work is conducted safely, efficiently and “right first time”.
*
Ensure Ro-Ro work requests are routed via the Works Management processes.
*
Ensure a consistent standard of quality of reports on works are published by team.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Salary: £77,168 per annum.
Benefits (including 37 days annual leave (pro-rata), staff travel pass and an industry leading pension)