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 are looking for a VTS Officer to work at the Port of Dover

Dover (UK)
Posted 06 / 11 / 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vessel Traffic Services Officer! This is a shore side position, based in the UK.  Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK. 

The duties...

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Chief Officer needed for 100M+ private motoryacht

Northern Europe
Posted 21 / 05 / 2025

Chief Officer needed for 100M+ private motoryacht.

Start date: September in Europe - time for time rotation

Needs to have at least 5 years experience as Officer onboard large motor ...

Galley Steward required for small passenger vessel cruising around the UK

UK
Posted 20 / 02 / 2025

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

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

Recruitment Consultants required at Viking Crew!

UK
Posted 30 / 04 / 2025

Established in 1988, Viking Crew (part of the Viking Maritime Group) is the leading Cruise, Superyacht and Specialist maritime crew services provider. We are a British company with a global reach, for...

Viking Crew are looking for a Chief Officer for 60m+ sailing yacht

Worldwide
Posted 16 / 06 / 2025

Viking Crew are looking for a Chief Officer for 60m+ sailing yacht

Sought for a cutting-edge new build sailing yacht which will launch in the Summer of 2025.

The Chief Officer is ...

ETO required for a 60m+ sailing yacht

Worldwide
Posted 16 / 06 / 2025

Viking Crew are looking for a motivated and innovative ETO, for a cutting-edge new build sailing yacht which will launch in Summer 2025.

Position to start ASAP 

This is an exciting...

Sommelier required to join Windstar Cruises

Worldwide
Posted 24 / 03 / 2023

Windstar Cruises are looking for a qualified and experienced Sommelier to join our fleet The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the wine and beverage sales forecasts are me...

Manager Restaurant Services required to join Windstar Cruises

Worldwide
Posted 17 / 07 / 2023

We are looking for an Experienced  Manager Restaurant Services  to join Windstar Cruises.

Summary: Supervise all food and beverage service functions in the Amphora, Cuadro 44 (if applicabl...

Head Bartender - required to join Windstar Cruises

Worldwide
Posted 04 / 10 / 2024

Windstar Cruises are looking for a Head Bartender to join their fleet.

Works directly with the bar staff using a hands-on approach by working behind the bar together with the Bartender durin...

Butler needed for Sea Chefs

Worldwide
Posted 24 / 03 / 2025

Sea Chefs are looking for a Butler

All candidates must have fluent spoken & written GERMAN and ENGLISH

They will provide the butler service for penthouse/butler suites, responsible f...