About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 30 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Kendalls division as a 2nd Engineer on board our dredger operating around the south coast of the UK on a rotational 3 weeks on 3 weeks off shift pattern.

As the 2nd Engineer you'll be responsible for all aspects of engineering on board and will report to and assist the Chief Engineer in the safe operation of the vessel. This includes but is not limited to carrying out planned maintenance and necessary repairs of all machinery both in machinery spaces and on deck such as generators, dredger pumps, organisation of spares and stores, good house keeping in the engine room etc.

Certifications/ Experience required

Minimum STCW III/1 Engineer Officer of the Watch Unlimited Certificate of Competency or a UK CEC

A valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent

All valid STCW certification

Ideally some experience working on a dredger vessel, however this is not essential for the role.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.