Technical Service Coordinator - 8 months Fixed term contract

Job Description

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Technical Controller to join the team to alongside their colleagues oversee comprehensive asset management for our fleet of eleven cruise ships within P&O Cruises and Cunard which has 4 refits planned for 2025, as well as a new shoreside project.

This multifaceted role offers exposure to all the departments and key stakeholders within Carnival UK and our colleagues on board our ships.

 Managing fixed contracts, planned maintenance, and urgent repairs across diverse domains, your responsibilities extend to ensuring safety and compliance. You'll also:

 Act as the main point of contact for servicing needs, conducting supplier meetings to support operational objectives Liaise with service providers for service visits, including statutory and planned maintenance and manage the end-to-end purchasing process for services Create a weekly service planner and ensure timely requests, assisting Superintendents with logistical and service intervention Support logistics for dry dock refits and contribute to crisis management as part of the Carnival UK emergency response team. 

 

This role is positioned at CUK09 level within our organization and is available on a full-time, 8 month fixed term contract basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

What You'll Bring:

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

Excellent coordination, prioritisation, and communication skills  Experience or knowledge of logistics operations, purchasing systems and vendor management Project management experience would be an advantage

 

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

A proactive approach and willingness to support your team  Organisation skills and an able to prioritise A knack for problem solving and desire for continuous development

 

Application Guidance

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If youre passionate about the maritime industry and looking for an opportunity to grow, wed love to hear from you. Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Dont miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in the maritime industry. Its about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Heres what we offer:

Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme Recognition scheme with prizes and awards Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers Extensive learning and development opportunities Employee-led networks

About Us

Holidays are one of lifes greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the worlds largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britains rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.Its through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travels Employer of Choice.