# Tug Engineer, Charlton at Cory Group

> Hybrid · United Kingdom · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Acorygroup%3A2790021 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Cory Group](https://alderhq.app/companies/cory-group)
- Location text: London, England, United Kingdom
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London, England, United Kingdom")
- Posted: 2026-10-20 (19 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://corygroup.recruitee.com/o/tug-engineer-charlton-1

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 92): p25 £73k, median £103k, p75 £140k

## Description (the employer's text)

Founded in the mid–late 1800s and incorporated over 125 years ago in 1896 as W.M. Cory & Son, Cory has evolved from a coal distribution company on the river Thames into one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies.

We are excited to be recruiting for two Engineers due to the expansion of our operation and our new Riverside 2 Energy from Waste Plant and Barking Transfer Station which will both come online in 2026. The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Captain and Mate in all aspects of a safe and efficient towage operation, including but not limited to the maintenance of safety equipment on both tug and barges. There will also be an element of Yard-based working attached to the role.

### Typical duties

The mooring, unmooring, and making up tows of barges in a safe and seamanlike manner.

Full compliance with all international, national, local and company safety and environmental legislation, regulations, codes, procedures, and guidance.

The maintenance of all safety equipment on the tug.

Pumping out the compartments in barges as directed by the Captain.

Reporting of all incidents and safety hazards in accordance with the specified procedure.

Reporting of any defects on the tug and/or barges to the appropriate person.

Full participation in emergency exercises.

Assisting in the training of apprentices.

To undertake any other duties that are relevant to the position.

### Requirements

### Skills and experience

Waste management (waste oils/WEE/hazardous materials)

Lighterage/Marine Civil Engineering industry experience

Workboat/Towage deck-based experience

Manual Handling

IOSHH/NEBOSH

IT Skills

### Qualifications

AEC part 12

OR

STCW III/3 Engineering certificate

Fire Fighting (STCW or BML approved)

Personal Sea Survival Techniques

First Aid.

ML5 or ENG1 Medical (valid)

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