Fleet Mechanical Superintendent

MFF Limited operates a fleet of approximately 35 vessels (10–50m LOA) across the Mediterranean, supporting Atlantic bluefin tuna capture and aquaculture operations. We are looking for an experienced engineer to take clear ownership of our fleet's mechanical performance — someone who gets to the root cause, directs the right fix, and keeps our vessels running.

What You Will Do:

You will direct the mechanical and engineering health of our fleet — propulsion, hydraulics, deck machinery, and auxiliary systems. Working alongside the Fleet Technical Manager , your focus is the physical condition and reliability of the vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the mechanical condition of engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, and deck equipment fleet-wide.
• Diagnose faults and direct workshops, contractors, and shipyards on the right repair approach.
• Plan and prioritise preventive and corrective maintenance across a varied fleet.
• Specify spare parts and support procurement with technical requirements.
• Monitor reliability trends and lead root-cause investigations after failures.
• Support vessel masters with remote and on-site troubleshooting.
• Maintain mechanical records and contribute to the maintenance budget.

What we are looking for:

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Marine Engineering qualification or equivalent mechanical trade background.
• 5+ years in marine engineering, mechanical superintendent, or workshop supervision.
• Proven diagnostic track record on diesel engines, hydraulics, and deck machinery.
• Experience with small-to-medium fishing or commercial vessel fleets preferred.
• Fishing or aquaculture industry background would be considered advantageous.

Skills & Attributes:

• Detail oriented, sets high workmanship standards and strives to achieve results.
• Communicates clearly with crew, suppliers, and senior management.
• Comfortable travelling across Malta and the Mediterranean region.
• English essential; Maltese or Italian an advantage.
• CMMS experience would be beneficial, a valid driving licence required.

What we offer:

• A technically varied fleet across two distinct vessel types.
• Central role in a growing Mediterranean aquaculture business.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Regional reach through the EBCON Group network.