Marine Engineer recruitment agency listing
Marine engineers play a key role in the design, build and maintenance of military and commercial ships, leisure boats and offshore platforms.
Qualifications and entry requirements
It is a highly skilled job, so all staff looking for employment in the sector require relevant qualifications. The most common entry route into the profession is to take a degree in marine or offshore engineering, although candidates who have studied marine modules of mechanical and electronics engineering undergraduate courses may also be considered.
The alternative route into the job is via work experience. This could be gained during a spell as an engineering officer in the Royal Navy or Merchant Navy, or by undertaking an apprenticeship as a marine engineering technician and working your way up within a major company.
Salaries and key employers
There are a variety of businesses that need marine engineers, including shipbuilders, military contractors, oil and gas exploration companies, engineering consultancies, shipping lines and yacht designers. Many of them run graduate trainee schemes, with salaries in the region of £20,000 to £25,000, which are among the best starting points for young engineers.
Competition to hire experienced marine engineers, particularly those with chartered status, is strong and employers often use specialist recruitment agencies to help them find the best staff. Candidates with a good work history can expect to be paid between £35,000 and £55,000 a year in permanent jobs, but can earn more by working on a contract basis via agencies.
About Pimento Connection
Our candidates are a mixture of civilians and Veterans; a vast majority of whom hold SC, DV and NATO clearance together with exceptional Defence arena connections in logistics, cyber, digital, business development, Air, Maritime and Land. Many of our candidates have worked for the MOJ, DIT and MOD (Corsham, Abbey Wood and GCHQ) up to C-Level liaising with 1-star to 4-star personnel.
Marine Engineer - Defence
Covers: Global | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About Electus Recruitment Solutions
We are experts in sourcing candidates specialising in land, marine, air, weapons, electronics, communications, avionics and cybersecurity. We have built an extensive network of clients and candidates operating in the HMG approved security cleared (BC, SC and DV cleared ) government and defence sectors.
Marine Engineer - Defence
Covers: UK Wide, Europe, Australia, Canada | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About Catfoss Engineering Recruitment Ltd
With 25 years experience of providing technical staffing solutions nationwide, Catfoss Recruitment have the knowledge to offer a comprehensive service to companies within the Defence sector. Working in all areas of the industry including Aerospace, Naval and General Engineering, we supply candidates with both the personality and skill sets that meet your recruitment needs. We fill permanent, temporary and short/long term contract vacancies.
Marine Engineer - Defence
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About Skills Provision Limited
A UK based global recruiter covering up to 185 counties worldwide. The right people in the right place at the right time. We cover all industries and locations. There are no charges for a quotation but recruitment only starts when contracts are in place. Candidates should apply on line..
Marine Engineer - Defence
Covers: UK + 185 countries worldwide | Contract, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Recruiter Tip
It is possible to become a Marine Engineer without first taking a degree, if one spends enough time at sea gaining experience (effectively taking an Apprenticeship). In nautical slang, this process is referred to as 'Hawsepiping' - with participants being 'Hawsepipers'.About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment is a leading Recruitment Agency with almost 35 years of experience providing both temporary and permanent recruitment services across the Midlands and the UK. We specialise in a wide variety of industries including: Admin/Business Support, Customer Services, Engineering, Finance, HR, Healthcare/Education, Hospitality, Languages, Legal, Manufacturing, Marketing, Professional Services, Sales and Temporary Recruitment.
Marine Engineer - Defence
Covers: Across the Midlands and in the United Kingdom | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About E3 Recruitment (UK) LLP
E3 Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading blue collar and white collar engineering, manufacturing and technical recruitment specialists. Having been formed in joint partnership by a close team of recruitment professionals to create a true regional, national and international presence.
Marine Engineer - Defence
Covers: Yorkshire & Humberside, Wales, Scotland, Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
First Hand Recruitment
Forbes Recruitment
Cirrus Selection
Recruiter Tip
Whether you are looking for a Lead Marine Engineer for Boat building, or a Chief Engineer to work on board your vessels, working with a Marine Engineer recruitment agency can prove beneficial in an industry where candidates might be unavailable for six months of the year.Ex-Forces Recruitment
Mane Recruitment
Raw Recruitment
Project People
Pashley Recruitment
Recruiter Tip
The standard route for career progression for an onboard Marine Engineer In the UK, once becoming a Licensed Mariner, would be to get a job as a Third Engineer. The candidate is then free to move through the ranks to Second, First, and finally Chief Engineer.Redline Group
Carbon 60 Global Recruitment
IF Recruit
Swift Personnel
Dragon Recruiting
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Popular employers of Marine Engineers include not only Navies and companies involved in Shipping, but also drilling companies and operators of oil and gas rigs, such as Maersk Drilling, Shell, BP, Schlumberger, and Halliburton.OutSource UK
Scantec
Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Aeropeople
Hardy Recruitment
Hoop Recruitment
SG Personnel Ltd
About Connect Appointments
From Armour Engineers to Avionic Interface Developers, the Military Industry calls for people with some of the most specialised skills on the market. If you require outstanding people to work with your business, then we can find them. We endeavour to achieve the very best result for our clients - matching you with the best candidates available on the market in the shortest possible time. We recruit throughout Scotland, and we won't let you down.
Marine Engineer - Defence
Covers: Scotland & North East England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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