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Fitter — M/V Container Ship

Employer verified · Aug 28, 2026 — Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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Fitter · Container · Northern Europe, Hamburg

Contract
Temporary
Starts
Minimum experience
2 years
Embarkation port
Hamburg
Job reference
7A1B
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About the role

We are looking for a fitter to carry out welding, pipework and mechanical repairs in the engine room of a 300 m container vessel, joining directly in Hamburg for a six-month contract.

You will work under the second engineer's direction on planned maintenance jobs, fabricate and repair pipework and brackets, and assist with machinery overhauls during port stays. STCW Basic Safety Training and a current MLC medical certificate are required, along with at least two years of shipboard fitting or welding experience.

Responsibilities

  • Welding, pipework and mechanical repairs in the engine room
  • Support for planned maintenance jobs
  • Fabrication of brackets and fittings
  • Machinery overhaul assistance during port stays

Requirements

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL

Language requirement

  • English · A2

Visa requirement

  • Schengen C

Benefits

  • Fixed contract, sign-on/sign-off in Hamburg
  • Flight ticket
  • Medical insurance

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