Location
attenborough
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 20, 2026
Job Description
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...