Position

Deck Engineer

British Antarctic Survey (BAS)

Contract type: OEA

Location: RRS Sir David Attenborough

Salary: £66,034 per annum (pro rata)

Closing date: 12 July 2026

Background & Overview

Responsible to: Polar Chief Engineer, Polar Master, Polar Marine Engineering (POME). Reporting officer: Polar Chief Engineer. Works closely with: Polar Chief Engineer, Polar Master, Polar Marine Engineering (POME), Chief Officer, ETO, CPO Science, Principle Scientific Officer & Scientific Technicians.

Benefits

• Generous benefit pension scheme
• Comprehensive sick pay coverage
• During Antarctic deployment all food, accommodation and polar clothing are provided
• Employer discount scheme on a range of travel gifts and leisure
• Support for further tickets/training courses

Purpose

• To be responsible for the maintenance and functio...