Deck and Engine Storekeeper for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

vgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

vgroup aims to recruit a Deck & Engine Storekeeper for the Orient Express Olympian. The role covers the logistics of all technical stores, spare parts, and consumables for both the Deck and Engine teams, with a focus on inventory control and ordering.

Collaboration with the Staff Engineer is essential, alongside maintaining proper labeling and documentation. The ideal candidate will hold valid STCW certificates, have prior fitters’ experience on cruise ships, and provide reliable references.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Fitter on board cruise ships.
• All valid STCW certificates.
• Good command of English.
• Valid references and/or recommendations from previous employers.

Responsibilities

• The Storekeeper is responsible for the logistical reception, labelling, and organization of all technical stores, spare parts, and consumables for both the Deck and Engine departments.
• Manage inventory and ordering of all shipboard consumables and provide logistical/database support to Ship Officers for equipment-specific spare parts.

Skills

Good command of English

Education

STCW certificates

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Deck and Engine Storekeeper to join the luxury cruise vessel Orient Express Olympian.

• Embarkation: March 2027
• Contract: 6 months ±1 month

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fitter on board cruise ships
• All valid STCW certificates
• Good command of English
• Valid references and/or recommendations from previous employers

Department

Engine

Job Title

Deck & Engine Storekeeper

Reporting to

Staff Engineer

Qualification

As per applicable requirements of:

• IMO STCW Convention (as amended)
• Company certification and training requirements per form C601d

Experience

As per Company Recruitment & Promotion Experience Requirements per form C601d

Description and Main Purpose of Job

The Storekeeper is responsible for the logistical reception, labelling, and organization of all technical stores, spare parts, and consumables for both the Deck and Engine departments. The role holds primary responsibility for the inventory management and ordering of all shipboard consumables, while providing logistical and database support to Ship Officers for their equipment-specific spare parts, and performing any additional general duties as reasonably required by the Staff Engineer.