Fitter for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

V.Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services provider seeks a Fitter for an upcoming contract aboard a vessel starting March 2026. The ideal candidate will have essential technical certifications, experience with mechanical systems, and fluency in English. Responsibilities include overhauling machinery, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position requires physical fitness and adaptability to working conditions that may include noise and limited space.

Qualifications

• Valid certification is required.
• Experience in equivalent vessel position is necessary.
• Physical and medical fitness is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and specialised mechanical overhaul.
• Repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment and valves.
• Maintain cleanliness of engine room and machinery spaces.

Skills

Valid STCW 95 certification

Good knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, operation and maintenance of vessel machinery

Experience with stripping engines down and rebuilding

Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical)

Job description

Overview

Fitter for ORIENT EXPRESS CORINTHIAN, embarkation 01/March/2026, contract 5 months on / 2 months off.

Department: Engine • Employment Type: Contract • Location: Shipboard

Key Qualifications

• Valid STCW 95 certification.
• Valid ASE Certification A-III/5.
• Good knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, operation and maintenance of vessel machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with stripping engines down and rebuilding.
• Experience on vessels in an equivalent position.
• Physically and medically fit. Moral integrity is required.
• Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical).

Responsibilities

• Performs major and specialised mechanical overhaul and repair work to determine the need for further repairs or adjustments.
• Repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment and valves.
• Prevents spares and tools from being damaged due to poor handling.
• Provides installation and breakdown services.
• Participates in technical loading during intake of provisions and provides technical assistance during ship’s tendering operations.
• Assists with general maintenance (includes cleaning, painting, repairs).
• Keeps the Chief Engineer, Staff Engineer and duty Engineer promptly and fully informed of problems and deficiencies affecting machinery or safety.
• Competent in using internal communications systems and knowledgeable about engine room alarms.
• Inform on-duty Engineer before leaving the engine room to perform duties elsewhere.
• Keeps supervisors informed of progress and any defects in their area of responsibility.
• Maintains cleanliness of engine room and machinery spaces, parts and tools.
• Ensures compliance with Company, Public Health, National and International standards; reports any non-compliance.
• Observes uniform and grooming standards; informs team of occurrences during watch.
• Practices good people management and professional conduct within the Engine department and other shipboard departments.
• Performs general engine room duties as assigned by supervisors.

Language

• English: working and safety language on board; ability to give/receive instructions in verbal and written form. Additional languages are beneficial.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Stand, walk long distances, reach and sit; repetitive bending; climb ladders; lift or push up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime and irregular schedules; work in Engine Control Room and engine spaces with noise and distractions.

Profile

• Punctual; proactive problem-solver; flexible, well organized, self-managed, motivated.
• Ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm under pressure, and resolve issues quickly.
• Safe, professional practices; familiar with VMS and MLC requirements.
• Well-groomed, neat appearance; able to work in confined spaces and share limited space with cabin mates.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of technical performance.