Chief Engineer & First Engineer wanted to Eckerö Link

We are currently looking for both a Chief Engineer and a First Engineer. We offer permanent employment with access immediately or as agreed.
We are seeking motivated and reliable professionals with strong technical expertise and solid leadership skills

Jobs on the Horizon
Eckerö Group has recently expanded its fleet with a new vessel, M/S Fjärdvägen (formerly Sailor). The vessel is scheduled to enter service in January 2026.

As our operations grow, we are looking for experienced and skilled engineers to join our Ro-Pax service between Långnäs and Naantali.

We are currently looking for both a Chief Engineer and a First Engineer. We offer permanent employment with access immediately or as agreed.

We are seeking motivated and reliable professionals with strong technical expertise and solid leadership abilities.

Who are you?

To succeed in these roles, you should have:

Relevant experience as marine engineering officer, with solid knowledge of vessel technical systems and applicable maritime regulations.

A proactive and positive attitude, combined with a strong focus on safety, maintenance, and environmental responsibility.

A valid Certificate of Competency:

For Chief Engineer: Chief Engineer Certificate STCW III/2

For First Engineer: Second Engineer Certificate STCW III/2

A clear and engaging leadership style, with the ability to lead, support, and collaborate effectively with your colleagues on board.

What We Offer
As a member of the Eckerö Link team, you will enjoy:

Interesting and versatile duties in a dynamic and evolving company. We support learning, development, and career progression.
A friendly, fair, and committed work community—both ashore in Mariehamn and onboard.
Comprehensive occupational health care, as well as accident insurance covering both work and leisure time.
Fjärdvägen sails under the Finnish flag and operates daily between Långnäs (Åland) and Naantali (Finland). The work rotation follows a 1:1 schedule, with two weeks onboard followed by two weeks off.

The official working and safety language onboard is English, while skills in Finnish and Swedish are considered an advantage.

Please note that we apply a drug testing practice for new employees.

Interested?
Submit your application and CV by 10.12.2025. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and the position may be filled before the closing date.

For security reasons, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system, we do not accept applications sent by email.

For more information, please contact : Gabriella Andersson, Human Resources gabriella.andersson@rederiabeckero.ax

Welcome aboard!

About Eckerö Group
Our ambition is to be the natural choice for both travel and transport across our destinations.
We aim to offer a pleasant, smart, and responsible way to travel and move goods — always going the extra mile to create a positive experience for our customers and passengers. Meeting one of us should feel like meeting a friend — we provide simple, reliable, and thoughtful solutions.

The Eckerö Group comprises four companies: Eckerö Line, Eckerö Linjen Eckerö Link and Williams Buss. Together, we operate a wide range of services, including passenger and vehicle ferry connections across the Sea of Åland, combined passenger and freight services on the Gulf of Finland, and dedicated freight operations between Långnäs and Naantali.

We employ around 850 professionals, with approximately one quarter working ashore in areas such as tourism services and administration. At sea, there are opportunities within the restaurant, sales, deck, and engine departments on both passenger and cargo vessels.

Our head office in Mariehamn offers career paths in finance, vessel operations, human resources, procurement and logistics, IT, and systems management.