First Engineer Jobs

First Engineer Jobs

Welcome to the Viking Crew maritime job search portal for first engineer jobs.

A First Engineer is in charge of all engine maintenance, overseeing all machinery throughout the vessel- organising the work to be done and scheduling who on the team is the best for the job. In a 1st engineer job role, you will also take on the part of trainer for the rest of the maintenance crew, as well as working with new trainees to help them begin their own maritime engineering careers.

As a chief marine engineer, you could work on a range of vessels from cargo ships and large vessels to passenger cruises and superyachts.

Looking for maritime vacancies is the first crucial step in being able to travel the world in a chief engineer job aboard these vessels and pick up invaluable experiences as you work. Viking is happy to help you find the perfect senior engineer position for you so you can get to work on board.

Viking Crew require a First Officer to Join a private 40M motor yacht

Mediterranean
Posted 05 / 08 / 2025

Viking Crew require a First Officer to Join a private 40M motor yacht

Start date: ASAP
Location: Mediterranean
Permanent position, EUR Salary

Candidates must hold a Master 50...

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Crew Chef required to join a busy 50M+ private motor yacht

Mediterranean
Posted 30 / 07 / 2025

Crew Chef required to join a busy 50M+ private motor yacht

Joining ASAP

Cruising Greek islands, Candidates should be an EU resident or hold a Schengen Visa.

Must be able to ...

F&B Supervisor required for small passenger vessel cruising around the UK

UK
Posted 04 / 08 / 2025

A UK based Luxury Cruise Line are searching for F&B Supervisor to join their team.

Small luxury cruise line sailing in UK waters only throughout the Summer season (March - November). Offeri...

Viking Crew require a Stewardess to join a private 70M+ motor yacht

Indian Ocean
Posted 04 / 08 / 2025

Viking Crew require a Stewardess to join a private 70M+ motor yacht

Start date: TBC
Location: Indian Ocean
EUR Salary, 45 days leave

Requirements:
Valid STCW and ENG1
...

CDP required for small passenger vessel cruising around the UK

UK
Posted 04 / 08 / 2025

We are looking for a Chef De Partie to join a small luxury passenger ship. Applicants will ideally have previous cruise ship background or have worked in luxury hotels ashore.

Start date is A...

Viking Crew require a Deck/Engineer to join a 40M+ motor yacht

Caribbean
Posted 28 / 07 / 2025

Viking Crew require a Deck/Engineer to join a 40M+ motor yacht

Start date: ASAP
Itinerary: Caribbean/Bahamas
Permanent role, 38 days leave

Requirements:
Must have B1/B2 i...

Purser required to join a private 100M+ motor yacht

Mediterranean
Posted 21 / 07 / 2025

Purser required to join a private 100M+ motor yacht

Start date: early August
Location: Mediterranean
Time for Time rotation, EUR salary

Requirements: Minimum of 3 years' Pu...

Restaurant Steward/ess required for small passenger vessel cruising around the UK

UK
Posted 12 / 02 / 2025

A UK based Luxury Cruise Line are searching for Restaurant Steward/ess to join their team.

Small luxury cruise line sailing in UK waters only throughout the Summer season (March - November)...

Viking Crew require a temporary Crew Chef to join a private 120M+ motor yacht

Mediterranean
Posted 04 / 08 / 2025

Viking Crew require a temporary Crew Chef to join a private 120M+ motor yacht

Start date: 12th September
End date: 15th October
Location: Mediterranean
EUR Salary

Require...

Temporary Engineering OOW required to join a private 100m+ motor yacht

Mediterranean
Posted 04 / 08 / 2025

Temporary Engineering OOW required to join a private 100m+ motor yacht

Contact length: 2.5 months
Start date: 20th December
Vessel located in the Mediterranean
EUR Salary

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