Marine Store Keeper for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

V.Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime company is seeking a Marine Store Keeper to manage the supply chain on board. The role requires extensive experience in similar positions, proficiency in English, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the ordering and storage of materials, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a diverse team. Candidates must hold a valid STCW 95 certification and possess relevant experience. The position offers a contract with rotation, competitive salary, and several benefits.

Benefits

Double cabin accommodation

Free laundering of uniforms

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on board passenger ships in a similar role.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing equipment onboard.
• Ensure sufficient stock of spare parts for maintenance.
• Lead the team in safe and efficient intake of materials.

Skills

Excellent fluent English

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple demands

Education

Valid STCW 95 certification

Experience on passenger ships

Tools

AMOS

Microsoft applications

Job description

Overview

Marine Store Keeper for ORIENT EXPRESS CORINTHIAN, embarkation 01/March/2026, contract 5 months on / 2 months off. Location: Shipboard. Department: Engine. Employment Type: Contract.

Responsibilities

1. To manage, supervise and perform ordering, receiving, storing, accounting, preservation, distribution, shipping and issuing of equipment, spare parts, apparatus and materials onboard to the highest degree of safety and performance in accordance with Company Policies and compliance with Public Health or any other prescribed regulations.
2. Ensures proper coordination with different technical parties and departments.
3. To manage the supply and demand within the technical departments keeping full control of the movement of spares, tools and materials.
4. Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in the onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance.
5. Receiving materials, spare parts and tools, cross checking against purchase orders to ensure quantity, quality and specification of all items received.
6. To source new suppliers locally for various spare parts, tools and materials.
7. Maintains a good rapport with local suppliers.
8. Categorises spare parts, tools and materials in appropriate locations, arranging in a proper manner.
9. Has complete knowledge of all items in the technical stores by taking accurate inventories as per Company policies.
10. Complete accurate record and documentation keeping. Inputting precise data according to purchase order.
11. Ensures orders are raised and proper documentation is completed for the requisition of items.
12. Assertive when carrying out responsibilities with regards to control of systems and stock in the technical stores.
13. Performs budget control of all technical stores.
14. Develops and implements logistics process.
15. Keeps the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance. Conducting daily communication to review progress and agree on work prioritisation.
16. Create and maintain positive interdepartmental relationships.
17. Operates department according to safety and sanitation standards as prescribed in the Company policies.
18. Conducts regular inspections of storage areas to ensure proper organisation, cleanliness and maintenance.
19. To arrange and lead the team in a safe and efficient manner whilst conducting intake of spare parts, tools and materials.
20. Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.
21. Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Engine department.
22. All other duties as assigned.

Reporting Structure

1. Reporting to the Chief Engineer and Staff Engineer.

Safety Duties

1. Participates in crew safety drills according to instructions.
2. Must always comply with the Company’s safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures.
3. Leads by example by taking care of Health and Safety of self and others.
4. Ensures that all work equipment, personal protective equipment, chemicals and safety devices are being used correctly.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

1. Valid STCW 95 certification.
2. Appropriate certification as required by regulations.
3. Extensive experience on board passenger ships in a similar role.
4. Physically and medically fit.
5. Moral integrity is required.
6. Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental training courses are appreciated.
7. Proficient in reading and understanding technical drawings and manuals.

Language requirements

1. Excellent fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Additional languages are considered beneficial.

Computer knowledge

1. Good working knowledge of AMOS and Microsoft applications.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

1. Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in all areas of the vessel with noise, light traffic and distracting environments.

Profile

1. Vast knowledge of a multi outlet operation.
2. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work force.
3. Punctual.
4. Proactive approach to problem solving.
5. Ability to be flexible, well organized, self managed and motivated.
6. Ability to handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
7. Safe, professional and personal practices. Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements.
8. Well groomed and neat appearance.
9. Ability to deliver a high standard of technical performance.

Benefits

• Status: Officer.
• Salary: Refer to contract.
• Rotation: Refer to contract.
• Accommodation: Double cabin, with every second day cleaning.
• Dining Privileges: Officer Mess. Guest restaurants as per benefit grid.
• Laundry: All uniforms are laundered free of charge, personal laundry $25 complimentary per month.
• Family visit: 14 days per 6 calendar months, after completion of first contract.
• Private medical insurance: Yes, after completion of first contract.