Assistant Plumber
Company
Maritime Finance PTY Ltd
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
11 days ago
Via
Jobs - South Africa | Trabajo.org
Job Description
**Position**: Assistant Plumber
• *Location**: International placement onboard a cruise line
• *About the Opportunity**:
Crew Life At Sea is currently recruiting **Assistant Plumbers** on behalf of one of our cruise line partners. This position plays a vital role in supporting the ship’s plumbing operations, maintaining sanitary equipment, and ensuring the functionality of all plumbing-related systems across the vessel. Working in the Facility Management and Maintenance Department, this hands-on role is ideal for mechanically skilled professionals with experience in plumbing and maintenance in industrial or construction settings.
• *Role Responsibilities**:
- Assist the Plumber with daily plumbing maintenance and repair duties
- Monitor and evaluate operational parameters for black water systems and catering machinery (e.g., dishwashers, potwashers, coffee machines)
- Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs or part replacements on plumbing-related machinery
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment according to technical manuals and safety standards
- Support maintenance and readiness of fire safety equipment (Hi-Fog system, sprinklers, extinguishers)
- Follow shipboard safety protocols and contribute to maintaining a strong safety culture
- Report any issues or violations of health and safety procedures to department leadership
• *What You Can Expect**:
- Monthly salary paid in USD
- Meals and accommodation provided onboard
- Medical insurance throughout your contract
- Multicultural, team-oriented work environment
- Comprehensive training in shipboard plumbing and sanitation systems
- Full onboarding and travel coordination support
• *Who We’re Looking For**:
- High school degree in mechanics or similar technical field
- Minimum of 3 years of plumbing experience, preferably in industrial plants or construction
- Experience with installation and maintenance of bathroom fixtures and sanitary systems
- Mechanical ability and familiarity with plumbing tools and repair techniques
- Welding skills considered an asset
- Proficiency in English (A2 level or higher based on CEFR)
- Strong work ethic, safety awareness, and team collaboration skills
Work Location: In person
• *Location**: International placement onboard a cruise line
• *About the Opportunity**:
Crew Life At Sea is currently recruiting **Assistant Plumbers** on behalf of one of our cruise line partners. This position plays a vital role in supporting the ship’s plumbing operations, maintaining sanitary equipment, and ensuring the functionality of all plumbing-related systems across the vessel. Working in the Facility Management and Maintenance Department, this hands-on role is ideal for mechanically skilled professionals with experience in plumbing and maintenance in industrial or construction settings.
• *Role Responsibilities**:
- Assist the Plumber with daily plumbing maintenance and repair duties
- Monitor and evaluate operational parameters for black water systems and catering machinery (e.g., dishwashers, potwashers, coffee machines)
- Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs or part replacements on plumbing-related machinery
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment according to technical manuals and safety standards
- Support maintenance and readiness of fire safety equipment (Hi-Fog system, sprinklers, extinguishers)
- Follow shipboard safety protocols and contribute to maintaining a strong safety culture
- Report any issues or violations of health and safety procedures to department leadership
• *What You Can Expect**:
- Monthly salary paid in USD
- Meals and accommodation provided onboard
- Medical insurance throughout your contract
- Multicultural, team-oriented work environment
- Comprehensive training in shipboard plumbing and sanitation systems
- Full onboarding and travel coordination support
• *Who We’re Looking For**:
- High school degree in mechanics or similar technical field
- Minimum of 3 years of plumbing experience, preferably in industrial plants or construction
- Experience with installation and maintenance of bathroom fixtures and sanitary systems
- Mechanical ability and familiarity with plumbing tools and repair techniques
- Welding skills considered an asset
- Proficiency in English (A2 level or higher based on CEFR)
- Strong work ethic, safety awareness, and team collaboration skills
Work Location: In person
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