UK Docks Marine Services

UK Docks Marine Services is looking to recruit #service #engineers with immediate effect. These jobs are great opportunities for the right candidates. More details and a full job description can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eVg9dWh. Please direct all applications and enquiries to UK Docks' director Chris.Wilson@ukdocks.com.

We said farewell to the Cefas Endeavour this week, pictured here leaving the dock following a very busy, but successful 13-day stay at UK Docks Marine Services #Teesside. The AW Ship Management-operated vessel supports all aspects of Cefas activities from fish stock surveys to launching autonomous monitoring equipment. It was designed to minimise underwater noise, and therefore disturbance of fish – ensuring better results from sonar equipment. Work carried out included: HPWW & full paint scheme of underwater areas, topsides, gantries, ‘A’ Frames and funnels. There were also ship side valve overhauls, Rudder, removals, repairs and refitting, tail shaft seal insitu replacement, Windlass overhaul and pipework renewal.

Next steps on the redevelopment of #Gosport's historic Rum Store now taking place. Thank you to Florentina Cardozo of Gosport Borough Council and Giles Pritchard of Pritchard Architecture for publicising the fact that Planning and LIsted Building Consent for the proposed alterations have officially been submitted and are now open for comments from the public. You can access them here: https://lnkd.in/eyiB8Y9Y

UK Docks Marine Services is delighted to have been selected among the finalists for the North of England Family Business of the Year award, which also puts the company in the national finals. We are looking forward to attending the awards night organised by Family Business United and sponsored by TWYD & Co in London this June. The competition for the North of England award will be incredibly tough with some fantastic, #family companies in the running. So good luck to our fellow North of England finalists Candour Care Group, English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, HMG Paints Ltd, Newman and Bright, Penningtons Tea and Coffee Ltd, Packaging Products (Coatings) Ltd) and The Fine Bedding Company | B Corp™. Hopefully, whichever company wins the North of England category also wins the overall award to focus deserved attention on the region as a hotbed of thriving family businesses.

Congratulations to South Shields Sea Cadets, TS Collingwood, for all the hard work put in to create two new boats from scratch. Working under the expert guidance of the North East Maritime Trust, the young cadets have been learning boat-building skills in a project funded by UK Docks Marine Services. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/enbZ_9wD Invest South Tyneside, South Tyneside Council.

Congratulations to the National Armed Forces & Emergency Services Events team for running such a successful exhibition at the Stadium of Light yesterday. The stalls and displays and the men and women running the were fantastic adverts for the jobs they do and careers they offer. Thanks to Malcolm Robinson, event director, for making UK Docks Marine Services representatives, contracts performance manager Shawn Doering and office manager Emma Bryson so welcome. It was also good to catch up with the legendary Ger Fowler of Veterans In Crisis Sunderland (VICS), the charity UK Docks supports with annual Christmas donations. #armedforces #emergencyservices #veterans

UK Docks Marine Services would like to thank the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association for the North of England for arranging a visit to HMS Somerset during the ship's visit to the region this month. An Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust event, UK Docks Marine Services was proudly represented by general manager, Kevin Hodgson, pictured here fourth from the right. Also among the guests in the visit party were: Tom, Lucinda and Sam Richardson of WHEELBIRKS ESTATE COMPANY LIMITED(THE), Mick and Gill Brown, Dissington Hall Enterprise Hub , Michael and Katie Stevenson of MCR Stevenson, David and Alex Dryden of Daktalsub Ltd, Paddy O'Neil and Kat Scott of Storey Homes Limited, Alan Cox, Northumbria Police and Thomas Pearson of Draeger Safety.

UK Docks Marine Services is very much looking forward to attending this important National Armed Forces & Emergency Services Event this Wednesday morning at the Stadium of Light, #Sunderland. Here's a list of the exhibitors for this event but it's often the networking, contacts and connections made on the day which are equally important. #trustedpartners

How would you like to work in the #marine industry in one of the most beautiful parts of the country? UK Docks Marine Services has a vacancy for a marine #engineer at the former Mashfords yard in Cremyll, #Cornwall on the River Tamar estuary. See full job description below and send all enquiries and applications to michelle.downton@ukdocks.com. JOB OPPORTUNITY: MARINE ENGINEER (Cremyll, Cornwall)   UK Docks Mashfords based at Cremyll in Cornwall is seeking a full-time Marine Engineer to join its team. This is a permanent position working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime will be required to meet contract deadlines when necessary. Duties: To service marine engines and propulsion systems. To install mechanical and hydraulic systems. To test and commission installations, ensuring equipment is operational and satisfactory to all requirements. To work on all vessel types up to 300 tonnes including but not limited to Ribs and workboats. All work to be carried out to a high standard. Assist the engineering foreman in training engineering apprentices. Knowledge Skills & Abilities: ·       Qualified Engineer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Maritime knowledge advantageous. ·       Knowledge of jet drive propulsion systems advantageous. ·       Ability to work on vessels up to 300 tons, including working afloat. ·       Proven knowledge of systems including, fresh water, domestic, saltwater systems, engine cooling, hydraulics, LP air, bilge / grey water and heating systems. ·       To be conversant with all aspects of diesel engines including fault finding, maintenance & servicing. ·       Proven knowledge of engine / gearbox installation including ancillaries and alignment of engine / gearbox to shafts. ·       Familiar with propulsion and steering systems. ·       Knowledge of Electrical Installations would be advantageous. ·       Security vetting will be required. ·       Required to work on MoD sites. ·       Expected to work outside normal working hours for slipping and launching vessels ·       Boat handling qualifications (Powerboat Level 2 / Day Skipper etc), with commercial endorsement advantageous. ·       Driving licence essential. Pay ·       £15.69ph going up to £17.52ph ·       156 Hours leave and Bank holidays Please direct enquires and applications to: michelle.downton@ukdocks.com.

Thanks Paul Andrews! UK Docks Marine Services is delighted to be in such good company and to be among Family Business United's North-East finalists. A great honour for us. Congratulations and good luck to all the other finalists! #FBOTY2025 #FamilyBusinessMatters