Second Engineer - Containership (Shipboard, Contract)

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group seeks a 2nd Engineer for a containership, with the Hiring Office in Ukraine, to serve as the Chief Engineer's primary deputy aboard shipboard. The role focuses on organizing daily operations and supervising engine room staff.

You will oversee main propulsion preparation for sea, maintain auxiliary and deck machinery, and ensure the machinery spaces are clean and structurally sound.

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 seeks a 2nd Engineer for a containership, with the Hiring Office in Ukraine, to serve as the Chief Engineer's primary deputy aboard shipboard. The role focuses on organizing daily operations and supervising engine room staff.

You will oversee main propulsion preparation for sea, maintain auxiliary and deck machinery, and ensure the machinery spaces are clean and structurally sound.