Sea-based Factory Engineer Trainee: Earn While You Learn

Sealord Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Structured training

All meals provided at sea

Voyage rotation and career development

Job summary

Sealord invites aspiring engineers to join our crew aboard deep-sea vessels as a Trainee Factory Engineer. Earn while you learn, gain qualifications, and build a rewarding marine engineering career.

You'll work with experienced teams, benefit from structured training, and experience a unique lifestyle at sea with 12-hour shifts and 2–6 week voyages. This role requires a hands-on mindset, a trade qualification, and a real commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or mechanical experience.
• Trade qualification such as Diesel Mechanic, Fitter and Turner, or Mechanical Engineering Trades.
• Experience repairing, servicing, or maintaining machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery aboard deep-sea vessels.
• Receive hands-on training and develop technical skills.
• Work in a trip-on, trip-off rotation with 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Engineering experience

Diesel Mechanic

Fitter and Turner

Mechanical Engineering Trades

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical engineering or related trades

Job description

Sealord invites aspiring engineers to join our crew aboard deep-sea vessels as a Trainee Factory Engineer. Earn while you learn, gain qualifications, and build a rewarding marine engineering career.

You'll work with experienced teams, benefit from structured training, and experience a unique lifestyle at sea with 12-hour shifts and 2–6 week voyages. This role requires a hands-on mindset, a trade qualification, and a real commitment to safety.