Fitter for Containership (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

V.Group seeks a fitter to operate aboard a container ship, contracting for service with duties assigned by the engine department. The role involves assisting with plant maintenance, following safety practices, and supporting senior engineers on a shipboard basis.

Joining date is 08 September 2026, location is shipboard with responsibilities in the engine room, under the supervision of Chief/Second Engineer. This is a contract position requiring team coordination and disciplined work habits.

Qualifications

• The fitter must work well in a team and follow safe maintenance practices.
• Experience or ability to assist engine room staff with plant maintenance.
• Ability to understand and act on instructions from engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist engine room watch keepers/UMS duty engineers as required, in particular with regard to the maintenance of the plant
• Maintain all machinery, technical equipment, plant etc. as instructed and under the supervision and guidance of an Engineer Officer
• Adopting safe working practices
• Undertaking any other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer and/or Second Engineer

Skills

Teamwork

Maintenance

Safety practices

Follow instructions

Watchkeeping support

Job description

Fitter for Containership (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026

Department: Engine

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

Type: Container Ship

Gross Tonnage: 9998

Dead Weight: 13300

Built Year: 2023

Flag: MHL

Engine Maker: MAN B&W

Joining Date: 08 September 2026

Key Responsibilities

The fitter is responsible to the Second Engineer/Chief Officer for:

• Assisting the engine room watch keepers/UMS duty engineers as required, in particular with regard to the maintenance of the plant
• Maintaining all machinery, technical equipment, plant etc. as instructed and under the supervision and guidance of an Engineer Officer
• Adopting safe working practices
• Undertaking any other duties assigned by the Chief Engineer and/or Second Engineer

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

The job requires:

• Good team working skills
• Ability to perform tasks in an orderly way
• Comfortable understanding and following instructions and willing to ask for clarification if necessary