MARINE ENGINEER

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

South Sea Cruises Group (SSCG) is Fiji’s most experienced and award-winning marine tourism operator offering a range of award-winning products and services throughout the stunning Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands. SSCG operates a modern fleet of fast catamarans, an overnight cruise ship, a modern sailing catamaran, an array of smaller vessels. SSCG also operates Fiji’s two most popular day trip islands.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Marine Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of the mechanical, propulsion, electrical, hydraulic, and auxiliary systems on company vessels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform maintenance and repair work on all company vessels and assets to a high standard
  • Conduct routine safety inspections and preventative maintenance.
  • Take ownership of all work undertaken, guarantee the quality of workmanship, understand company assets and machinery and participate in training to enhance technical knowledge
  • Collaborate effectively with engineering teams, assist in developing and upskilling colleagues where appropriate and complete assigned reporting and maintenance tasks.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Trade certificate or engineering qualifications preferred
  • Experience with diesel engines, pumps, hydraulics and basic electrics compulsory
  • Marine experience is preferred but not essential. Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours in a 24/7/365 industry
  • This role is based at Port Denarau but must be willing to undertake some travel and stay onboard overnight Vessel’s or Island Resort on an ad hoc basis.
  • Willing to work rostered weekends on call

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Term Life & Medical Benefits.
  • Exclusive Product Usage Privileges – experience and enjoy the best of SSCG offering.

 If you would like to know more about the position and application requirements, please                            email us at the address below with the subject line ‘Request Job Description’ and this will be provided.

Eager to join us?

Send your detailed CV, references and qualifications to: People & Culture, South Sea Cruises Limited PO Box PD052, Port Denarau, Nadi or email recruit@ssc.com.fj.

Applications close: 23 August 2026

Job Functions

Engineer

Industry

Hospitality & Tourism