Foyle Port is the key marine gateway to the Northwest of Ireland for both commerce and tourism and plays a vital role driving economic activity in the region.
Marine Engineer (Permanent) Ref: ME06/26
Safety Critical Role
Responsible for maintaining all aspects of harbour vessels, with regular servicing of the engines, repair work, breakdowns and fault finding. Successful candidate will also be an integral part of the crew of all the harbour vessels.
Successful candidate must be flexible and able to work unsocial hours.
Essential Criteria:
- Have successfully completed MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1 & AEC2) or equivalent.
- Minimum two years relevant experience.
- Hold a Seafarer medical certificate (Eng. 1 or 11) - can be arranged prior to appointment.
- Knowledge of health and safety with an industrial environment.
- Must be able to able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Basic IT skills to include experience using MS Office applications such as MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word and other IT systems such as Computerised Maintenance Management Systems and online training platforms.
- Full current driving licence or access to a form of transport to enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post in full.
- Hold an advanced English language certificate issued by the British Council or an International Language Testing System (IELTS) test report showing overall band of at least 6 or equivalent.
Desirable Criteria
- Hold a relevant STCW recognised engineering certificate of competency.
Compensation Package
- Competitive salary.
- 33 days paid holiday including bank and public increasing to 38 with service.
- Generous contributory pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly benefits.
- Death in service benefit.
- On-site free car parking.
- Employee Well Being Initiatives including:
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits Platform - access to retail discounts.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Annual Flu Clinic.
- Health Surveillance.
- Mental Health & Well-being Champions.
Full details, including an application form, are available from by email from [email protected].
CV’s will be accepted.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 5pm.
Foyle Port strives to create a culture of inclusivity where everyone belongs and can flourish at work. We are committed to the provision of Equality of Opportunity and the merit principle.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold an advanced English language certificate issued by the British Council or an International Language Testing System (IELTS) test report showing overall band of at least 6 or equivalent?
- Have you successfully completed MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1 & AEC2) or equivalent? If equivalent, please specify.
Experience:
- relevant: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Seafarer medical certificate (ENG1 or ENG11) (preferred)
- full driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
