Marine Engineer Jobs UK

Searching for marine engineer jobs, or hiring for your team? We place skilled marine engineers into roles across the UK, Europe and worldwide, matched to the vessel and specialism you want to work in.

We handle compliance in-house, from right to work checks through to travel and accommodation, so candidates are ready to start quickly with support at every step.

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Marine Engineer Roles We Recruit

A marine engineer maintains and repairs the mechanical and electrical systems that keep vessels and offshore assets running, from main engines through to auxiliary machinery. We recruit across these roles nationwide and internationally, matched to genuine marine experience rather than a general CV match. For our full marine offering across engineering, electrical and welding trades, see our Marine Engineering Recruitment Agency page.

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Marine engineers nationwide Ready to start on vessels and offshore assets

Compliance handled in-house Checks coordinated before mobilisation

Marine Engineer Specialisms

We recruit across marine, technician, mechanic and ship engineer positions.

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Marine Engineers
Maintaining and repairing engines and systems on vessels and offshore assets.

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Marine Technicians & Mechanics
Specialist maintenance and repair work on marine machinery.

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Ship Engineers
Sea-going and vessel-based engineering roles.

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Need marine engineers who can start without delay? We supply vetted marine engineers, technicians, mechanics and ship engineers.

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Working Across the UK, Europe and Worldwide

We place marine engineers on vessels, offshore assets and dockside projects wherever the work is, at home and abroad.

🚢 UK & Offshore

Marine engineers for UK dock-based and offshore projects.

🇪🇺 Europe

Marine engineers mobilised for projects across Europe.

🌎 Worldwide

Marine engineers mobilised for projects worldwide.

Why Work with Rhino

Marine engineer hiring means genuine trade experience, not just a general CV match.

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Clear briefing

We get clear on the role, vessel and timeline before search begins.

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Targeted search

We look for candidates with genuine marine experience.

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Fast turnaround

We move quickly on urgent briefs without cutting corners.

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Ongoing support

We support you through compliance, payroll and mobilisation.

Marine Engineer Roles We Cover

We recruit marine engineers, technicians, mechanics and ship engineers, matched to genuine marine experience. Looking for welding roles specifically? See our Offshore & Marine Welding Jobs UK page.

Marine Engineers ＋

Marine Engineers
Chief Engineers
Second Engineers
Systems Engineers

Marine Technicians ＋

Marine Technicians
Electrical Technicians
Instrumentation Technicians
Controls Technicians

Marine Mechanics ＋

Marine Mechanics
Diesel Mechanics
Outboard Mechanics
Workshop Mechanics

Ship Engineers ＋

Ship Engineers
Vessel Engineers
Commissioning Engineers
Sea-Going Engineers

Leadership Roles ＋

Engineering Supervisors
Project Managers
Contracts Managers
Operations Managers

Marine Engineer Recruitment Services

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Permanent Recruitment

Long-term appointments matched on fit.

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Temporary Recruitment

Contract cover for peaks in demand.

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Payroll Service

Managed payroll, paid on time.

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Accommodation Support

Housing coordination for staff.

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Compliance Handling

Right to work and site checks in-house.

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Site Mobilisation Support

Coordinated mobilisation, no delay.

Simple Hiring Process

We agree the role, site and timeline

We source candidates with the right experience

We coordinate interviews and offers fast

We support compliance so staff are ready to start

What Employers Get When They Hire Through Rhino

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Marine engineers ready to start

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Fast turnaround on urgent briefs

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Candidates vetted for genuine experience

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Compliance handled through one process

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Support beyond sourcing

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One team managing brief to placement

What Working with Rhino Feels Like

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Rhino found us marine engineers with genuine vessel experience fast.

Marine vessel client

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Fast, straightforward and they understand mobilisation.

Offshore operations client

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They matched us a ship engineer for a tight sailing deadline.

Dockside contractor client

Marine Engineer Jobs FAQs

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What qualifications do I need to work as a marine engineer?

Most marine engineer roles ask for a recognised marine engineering qualification, such as an HNC/HND or a Merchant Navy-approved apprenticeship, alongside relevant certificates of competency.

Does Rhino place marine engineers outside the UK?

Yes. We place marine engineers into roles across Europe and worldwide, alongside UK-based positions.

What's the difference between a marine engineer and a marine technician?

The terms are often used interchangeably, though marine engineer usually covers broader mechanical and system responsibility, while marine technician more commonly means specialist maintenance or repair work.

Need Marine Engineers?

If your brief involves marine engineers, technicians, mechanics or ship engineers, Rhino Recruitment is ready to help.

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