Location: Home and office based – Liverpool
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Full-time
About us
With over 220 years of maritime expertise as part of the Bibby Line Group, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and excellence. Our specialist vessels provide offshore accommodation, walk-to-work solutions, and marine support worldwide, helping industries thrive in some of the most challenging environments.
Why Join Us?
Inspired by our pioneering heritage, we’re shaping the future of sustainable shipping. Our latest innovation—the world’s first electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV)—is a bold step towards a net-zero future. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team driving real change in the maritime industry.
As one of the UK’s oldest family-owned businesses, with over 220 years of shipping experience, Bibby Marine can proudly say that our people are our best asset.
At Bibby Marine, every step we take is guided by our legacy of innovation and a passion for creating a better, more sustainable future for our people, our customers, and our planet.
As our Fleet Manager – Technical you will receive:
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Company bonus & commission scheme
• Company pension scheme – Employer pension contributions of 8% Annual Salary into the Group Flexible Retirement Plan provided by Standard Life. Contributions of 4% are payable by you via salary sacrifice
• Wide range of flexible benefits, such as gym membership, technology, or health assessments
• Access to an online wellbeing centre
• Range of discounts from many businesses
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy and sell and Birthday leave!
• Electric Vehicle/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (EV/PHEV) scheme
• Opportunity to travel across the country and Europe
As Fleet Manager – Technical you will lead the technical team responsible for assigned Vessels and Floating Accommodation Barges (FAB’s) and
to ensure that Vessels and FAB’s are operated to the highest standard in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and in accordance with Company’s policies, procedures and standards. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure Health and Safety is adhered to at all times. All new starters receive Health and Safety training as part of their induction. All employees should make themselves aware of and understand their responsibilities as detailed within the Integrated Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Management System (IMS).
Responsibilities as a Fleet Manager – Technical
As an individual and in support of the senior management team demonstrate leadership and commitment in ensuring that the IMS is implemented and maintained consistent with the strategic direction of the Company. This includes:
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment for customer focus by engaging with, directing and supporting employees and subcontractors to contribute to a safe and effective IMS.
• Ensuring that IMS responsibilities and authorities are assigned, communicated and understood within the organisation.
• Establish and communicate Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Policy and objectives.
• Ensuring that resource needs for the IMS are available.
In particular responsibilities include:
• To be fully familiar with the vessel/FAB structure and layout.
• To be fully familiar with the Integrated Management System.
• To ensure that all personnel joining the vessel/FAB as crew members for the first time are made familiar, through initial safety induction, the vessel’s management system, safety arrangements and requirements, instructions and facilities.
• To ensure that appropriate updating of knowledge on these points is provided to established personnel whenever any changes occur in the management system, equipment or safety instructions.
• Managing the day to day activities of the technical team to ensure its efficiency in the provision of the management services required for all vessels/FAB’s.
• Responsible for all vessel/FAB certification and compliance with all statutory, regulatory and Industry best practice.
• In conjunction with Fleet Manager (Operations), compile the annual running cost budgets for the vessels
• In conjunction with Fleet Manager (Operations), manage running costs effectively
• In conjunction with Fleet Manager (Operations), review Vessel Monthly running costs and forecasts before submission to the Exec team
• Ensure internal audit requirements are met, and assist with client audits
• Ensure external audits/survey requirements are met
• Ensuring that the vessels are adequately staffed and that satisfactory levels of experience are available at all times
• In conjunction with Fleet Manager (Operations), Review of the annual vessel operating budgets and presenting to the Technical & Operations Director for approval. To monitor the development of actual costs throughout the year and ensure that all costs are vigorously controlled
• In conjunction with Fleet Manager (Operations) ensure internal audit requirements are set and met, and focal point of client audits. Ensure closeout registers are completed on time.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Planned Maintenance system on each vessel/FAB is appropriate in content and frequency – continuous monitoring and improvement
• Responsible for determining each vessel/FAB’s min max spares inventory, and ensuring that this is complied with. Define which vessel/FAB’s spares should be retained onshore.
• Ensuring that the technical team is adequately staffed and that satisfactory levels of experience are available at all times.
• Closely monitoring the vessel/FAB performance, maintenance and repair programmes, dry dockings, deficiencies, Class and Flag surveys and to ensure that these are completed within the required time.
• Monitoring of vessel/FAB visits to ensure that vessels/FAB’s are regularly inspected. Ensuring that internal and external reports are completed within the agreed schedule.
• Approving the dry docking specification and any other major repair works prior to tendering.
• Responsible for assessing any potential upgrades which have been requested for the vessels/FAB’s, and for the preparation of Cost Benefit Analysis reports for presentation to the Technical & Operations Director.
• Assisting in any emergency response as required.
• Any other duties as required by the Technical & Operations Director.
All employees have a duty to:
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do;
• Co-operate with your employer on health and safety matters;
• Correctly use work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions; and Not to interfere with or misuse anything provided for your health and safety or welfare.
All employees shall participate actively in ALL health and safety activities and promote safe systems and practices as an integrated management approach to business.
All personnel are required to abide by the environmental protection processes in place and to actively participate in REDUCING, REUSING and RECYCLING schemes in place. All efforts to reduce emissions of Green House Gases through elimination, substitution, reduction or new / improved technologies must be considered through all activities.
As our Fleet Manager – Technical you will have:
• A qualified Class 1 Marine Engineer, and to have held a senior position for 10 years within the shipping industry onshore and offshore.
• A skilled organiser and communicator at all levels.
• Committed to vigorous quality and cost control.
• Computer literate.
If you would like to join us, please click ‘Apply’ today – we would love to hear from you!
We’re absolutely committed to being a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their true potential. Let us know if you need adjustments to support you through any stage of the recruitment process.
If you would like too join us, please click “Apply today” – we would love to hear from you!
*No agencies please.
