Mechanical Service Engineer

MECHANICAL SERVICE ENGINEER

This position is not suited to sailing engineers or crew members currently working onboard vessels.

Ship Service

Antwerp, Belgium

€2,500 Net per Month + Overtime (Typically €1,500 Net per month)

Accommodation Provided

Rotation: 8 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off

EU Passport / Right to Work in Belgium Required

A growing marine organisation is seeking experienced Mechanical Service Engineers to join its Antwerp-based team, supporting diesel generator and auxiliary engine service operations across European ports.

This is a hands-on mechanical service role, supporting engine overhaul, repair, and commissioning activities on commercial vessels during port calls and repair campaigns.

The Role

You will carry out mechanical service, overhaul, and troubleshooting of marine diesel generators and auxiliary engines, working alongside technical teams supporting vessels during maintenance periods and repair campaigns.

Work will primarily take place in port environments across Europe, with occasional international assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, overhaul, and repair of marine diesel generators

Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults in auxiliary engines and generator systems

Carry out disassembly, inspection, and rebuild of engine components

Service fuel systems, injectors, turbochargers, and cooling systems

Support commissioning, testing, and performance checks of machinery

Prepare clear technical service reports following repair activities

Work in accordance with OEM service procedures and technical specifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Proven experience servicing marine diesel generators or auxiliary engines

Experience working with OEM engines such as MAN, Cummins, Wärtsilä, CAT, MTU, or Deutz

Background from OEM service companies, marine engineering workshops, or ship management technical departments

Strong hands-on mechanical ability in engine overhaul and troubleshooting

Comfortable working within engine rooms and port-based service environments

EU Passport or existing Right to Work in Belgium required (No visa sponsorship available)

Fluent English required