Marine Personnel Recruitment Specialist (Engine)

About the role

The Marine Personnel Recruitment Specialist (Engine) will lead the sourcing, technical assessment and hiring of Engine Officers and Ratings to staff the fleet. The role ensures a steady pipeline of qualified crew, supports the Nakilat Engine Cadet Programme and continuously improves recruitment processes to meet business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute end‑to‑end recruitment activities for Engine Officers and Ratings, ensuring timely and quality hires.
• Serve as the primary contact for engine recruitment requirements, market intelligence and salary benchmarking.
• Develop cost‑effective sourcing strategies beyond existing recruitment partners when needed.
• Coordinate with Marine Personnel Operations for smooth handover of crew to vessels.
• Stay current with regulations, legislation and country‑specific restrictions affecting engine crew deployment.
• Maintain accurate personnel systems, contracts and recruitment documentation.
• Build and nurture relationships with manning agencies and global skill‑pool managers.
• Analyse recruitment and attrition data to forecast manpower needs and report trends.
• Monitor and optimise the entire recruitment pipeline, implementing process improvements.
• Manage contracts, event logistics for induction courses and recruitment activities.
• Track recruitment expenditure, identify savings and propose cost‑effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with legal, tax, regulatory and company requirements.
• Lead the Nakilat Engine Cadet Programme recruitment coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Required profile

• Proven experience in maritime crew recruitment, preferably for engine personnel.
• Strong understanding of maritime regulations, licensing and country‑specific crew restrictions.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret recruitment data and forecast needs.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building abilities with agencies, internal teams and candidates.
• Detail‑oriented approach to contract management and documentation.

Required skills