Technical Superintendent – Felixstowe

Join Svitzer – Global Leader in Maritime Towage

Are you ready to take on a high-impact role with the world’s leading towage provider? At Svitzer, we combine innovation, operational excellence, and a steadfast commitment to safety. We are looking for a Technical Superintendent to oversee and optimise the performance of our fleet in Felixstowe.

Why Join Us?
• Career Growth: Advance within a global organisation at the forefront of maritime services.
• Impactful Work: Be the technical authority keeping our vessels safe, efficient, and reliable.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with maritime professionals who set industry standards for innovation and safety.

What You’ll Do
As Technical Superintendent, you will be accountable for the full technical management of assigned vessels, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry regulation and company standards.
Key responsibilities include:
• Overseeing vessel maintenance, repair, modifications, and dry dockings.
• Planning and delivering both corrective and preventive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Ensuring cost-effective technical and operational solutions.
• Supporting crews with tools, resources, and technical guidance.
• Monitoring vessel performance and implementing corrective actions.
• Managing budgets, purchasing, and inventory for all technical operations.
• Leading accident investigations, audits, and inspections.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company technical standards.

This is a permanent, shore-based role in Felixstowe.

What You’ll Bring
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar technical superintendent or engineering role.
• Relevant engineering or maritime qualifications.
• Strong technical knowledge of vessel maintenance, operations, and best practices.
• People management and leadership experience.
• Proficiency with planned maintenance systems.
• Seagoing experience is highly desirable.
• Previous shore-based technical management experience is an advantage.