Cruise Ship HVAC Engineer (AC/Refrigeration) – Engine Room

V.Ships Leisure Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Ships Leisure Recruitment invites applications for an experienced AC Engineer to join the cruise vessel AZAMARA QUEST. Embarkation 01/Oct/2026 and a 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off contract, shipboard assignment.

You will maintain HVAC/Refrigeration systems and Engine Room ventilation, with duties including repair work, record keeping in AMOS, and coordinating with technical teams. Fluency in English and valid STCW 95 and refrigerant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Valid STCW 95 certification.
• Valid Certificate to work with refrigerant gases.
• Appropriate certification as required by regulations.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental training appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC/Refrigeration and Engine Room ventilation systems.
• Perform repairs and maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Oversee maintenance records and logs (AMOS).
• Coordinate with technical parties and departments.
• Provide handover reports and training as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Technical drawings

Amos knowledge

Education

STCW 95 certification

Certificate to work with refrigerant gases

Other required regulatory certifications

Tools

AMOS

MS Office

Job description

V.Ships Leisure Recruitment invites applications for an experienced AC Engineer to join the cruise vessel AZAMARA QUEST. Embarkation 01/Oct/2026 and a 10 weeks on / 10 weeks off contract, shipboard assignment.

You will maintain HVAC/Refrigeration systems and Engine Room ventilation, with duties including repair work, record keeping in AMOS, and coordinating with technical teams. Fluency in English and valid STCW 95 and refrigerant certifications are required.