3rd Engineer for Containership — Beg of Dec (Hiring Office: Ukraine)

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a 3rd Engineer for a containership, with responsibilities including hands-on maintenance of main propulsion, auxiliary engines, and boilers, while acting as Officer of the Watch. The role also covers electrical tasks in PMS when the Electrical Officer is absent and supports UMS duties on shipboard.

The position is contract-based and requires readiness to serve on a ship, reporting to the Second Engineer for operational tasks and ensuring adherence to company procedures.

Qualifications

• Must act as Engineer Officer of the Watch.
• Experience with main propulsion, auxiliary engines and boilers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain main propulsion engines, auxiliary engines and boilers.
• Oversee electrical maintenance in PMS when Electrical Officer is unavailable.
• Perform duties on Unattended Machinery Space (UMS) as required.

Skills

Engine room

Electrical maintenance

PMS knowledge

Tools

PMS system

Job description

3rd Engineer for Containership — Beg of Dec (Hiring Office: Ukraine)

Department: Engine

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

Key Responsibilities

The Third Engineer acts as a designated Engineer Officer of the Watch, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all machinery during active or UMS (Unattended Machinery Space) duty. Reporting to the Second Engineer for operational tasks, this role focuses on the hands-on maintenance of the main propulsion engines, auxiliary engines, and boilers according to the company’s technical procedures. In the absence of a dedicated Electrical Officer, the Third Engineer also assumes responsibility for electrical maintenance and the completion of related items within the Planned Maintenance System (PMS).