The Company

Since the 1970s, Briggs has grown to become a market leader in the marine and environmental services industry, employing over 800 dedicated members of staff. 

Providing clients with services ranging from terminal operations to subsea cable repair, Briggs is committed to employing dedicated and skilled staff looking for a career that offers stability, recognition and meaningful career progression. 

At Briggs, we are proud of our core values. They underpin our decision-making and provide a benchmark for all our work, as well as shaping our company culture for future success. 

The Role

In this role, you will support the Technical Manager in ensuring the safe operation of vessels within the Pilot Boat Service contract. This will include the maintenance and repair of all engineering, electrical and hull systems and equipment on pilot boats, gig boats, oil spill response vessels and survey boats. You will be required to provide out-of-hours cover as needed to support operational requirements.

Principal Responsibilities

Carry out the responsibilities of the Duty Engineer, providing out-of-hours cover for the Pilot Boat Service on a duty rota basis

Complete assigned tasks relating to the planned maintenance schedule

Assist with the maintenance of the inventory of mechanical and electrical spares, as directed by the Technical Manager

Maintain and retain engineering checklists as directed by the Technical Manager

The Candidate

You must have served time as a Marine Engineer, Plant Engineer, 4th Engineer or equivalent.

You must be flexible with working hours as there will be an on-call rota with availability required every third week.

You must have a full UK Driving License.

You must be within 1 hour commuting distance of Marine Base, Liverpool.

What's in it for you

We offer an excellent package with a pension, life assurance, a Cycle to Work scheme and much more, as well as opportunities for on-the-job training and career progression within a stable environment. 

As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics and will provide any reasonable adjustments needed during the application and assessment process, as well as upon joining. 

Next Steps

You must be able to provide relevant documentation confirming that you have the right to work in the UK.

Please be advised that all employees may be required to undergo FSC vetting at any point during their employment with Briggs Marine. Data will be processed through Serco who are our FSC vetting partner and their privacy statement can be found at