Second Engineer, Containership - Contract, Shipboard

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a qualified 2nd Engineer for a container ship. The position reports to the Chief Engineer and focuses on organizing daily operations, maintaining propulsion and auxiliary systems, and supervising junior engineers and ratings aboard the vessel.

This contract role entails preparing main propulsion for sea, ensuring machinery spaces are clean and sound, and coordinating on deck and engine room activities with a focus on safety and reliability. Joining date is 26 December 2026.

Responsibilities

• The Second Engineer serves as the primary deputy to the Chief Engineer, assuming full responsibility for the engine department in the Chief's absence. This role focuses on the direct organization and supervision of daily operations, managing both junior engineering officers and engine room ratings. Key duties include the preparation of main propulsion systems for sea, the maintenance of all auxiliary, cargo, and deck machinery, and ensuring the general cleanliness and structural integrity of machinery spaces

Job description

V.Group is seeking a qualified 2nd Engineer for a container ship. The position reports to the Chief Engineer and focuses on organizing daily operations, maintaining propulsion and auxiliary systems, and supervising junior engineers and ratings aboard the vessel.

This contract role entails preparing main propulsion for sea, ensuring machinery spaces are clean and sound, and coordinating on deck and engine room activities with a focus on safety and reliability. Joining date is 26 December 2026.