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Uniworld WebsiteCorporate Engineer for European Inland Waterway Ships
Multiple Countries
Full Time
Nautic
Experienced
About GRC Global River Cruises
GRC Global River Cruises GmbH is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) and manages the European river cruise operations of the TTC brands Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Trafalgar River Cruises.
Together, our onboard teams and shoreside departments deliver exceptional river cruise experiences across Europe. We are united by professionalism, genuine care and a commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.
Your Life onboard
Life onboard is shaped by the company’s commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically carry between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.
Our ships foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the centre of everything we do.
Life on the river reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.
Our diverse teams are the heart of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We approach travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and positive global impact. With adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire each other to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.
Your profile
Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams, with openness and teamwork coming naturally to you.
Hospitality is at your core, warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you place others’ wellbeing first and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.
In everything you do, you stay focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to shared success.
Your Responsibilities
GRC Global River Cruises GmbH is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) and manages the European river cruise operations of the TTC brands Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Trafalgar River Cruises.
Together, our onboard teams and shoreside departments deliver exceptional river cruise experiences across Europe. We are united by professionalism, genuine care and a commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.
Your Life onboard
Life onboard is shaped by the company’s commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically carry between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.
Our ships foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the centre of everything we do.
Life on the river reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.
Our diverse teams are the heart of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We approach travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and positive global impact. With adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire each other to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.
Your profile
Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams, with openness and teamwork coming naturally to you.
Hospitality is at your core, warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you place others’ wellbeing first and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.
In everything you do, you stay focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to shared success.
Your Responsibilities
- Technical Operations and Maintenance: Coordinate technical issues, repairs and maintenance across the assigned fleet, acting as the main point of contact between the shore office and onboard engineering teams.
- Planned Maintenance System: Maintain and monitor the MXP Planned Maintenance System, ensuring accurate records of maintenance tasks, machinery running hours and spare parts usage.
- Vessel Inspections: Conduct regular vessel visits to assess machinery, technical conditions, operational readiness and onboard engineering performance.
- Drydocking and Winter Maintenance: Support the planning, budgeting and coordination of annual maintenance, shipyard visits and winter repairs, including technical specifications, supplier quotations and supervision of work.
- Budget and Cost Control: Assist with the preparation and monitoring of annual technical CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
- Technical Training and Safety: Support the onboarding and training of onboard engineers and ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental requirements and technical procedures.
- Communication and Reporting: Maintain close communication with the Head Office regarding vessel availability, technical risks, maintenance progress and operational priorities.
Specific Requirements
- Experience in European inland shipping industry.
- Technical Operations and Maintenance: Coordinate technical issues, repairs and maintenance across the assigned fleet, acting as the main point of contact between the shore office and onboard engineering teams.
- Planned Maintenance System: Maintain and monitor the MXP Planned Maintenance System, ensuring accurate records of maintenance tasks, machinery running hours and spare parts usage.
- Vessel Inspections: Conduct regular vessel visits to assess machinery, technical conditions, operational readiness and onboard engineering performance.
- Drydocking and Winter Maintenance: Support the planning, budgeting and coordination of annual maintenance, shipyard visits and winter repairs, including technical specifications, supplier quotations and supervision of work.
- Budget and Cost Control: Assist with the preparation and monitoring of annual technical CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
- Technical Training and Safety: Support the onboarding and training of onboard engineers and ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental requirements and technical procedures.
- Communication and Reporting: Maintain close communication with the Head Office regarding vessel availability, technical risks, maintenance progress and operational priorities.
- Excellent communication skills in English. German and additional languages are an asset.
Your future with GRC Global River Cruises
You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared early on. Our ships sail across Europe, giving you the chance to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.
We offer competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More than that, you’ll be part of a company where your contribution makes a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.
Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.
You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared early on. Our ships sail across Europe, giving you the chance to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.
We offer competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More than that, you’ll be part of a company where your contribution makes a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.
Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.
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